Finding the Third Proportional to 707,078 and 1,537,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,078 and 1,537,104 is: 3,341,482.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,078 : 1,537,104 = 1,537,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,078/1,537,104 = 1,537,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,078x = 1,537,104 × 1,537,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,078x = 2,362,688,706,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,362,688,706,816/707,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,341,482.42
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