Finding the Third Proportional to 707,398 and 1,534,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,398 and 1,534,423 is: 3,328,329.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,398 : 1,534,423 = 1,534,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,398/1,534,423 = 1,534,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,398x = 1,534,423 × 1,534,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,398x = 2,354,453,942,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,354,453,942,929/707,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,328,329.94
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