Finding the Third Proportional to 707,402 and 1,534,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,402 and 1,534,431 is: 3,328,345.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,402 : 1,534,431 = 1,534,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,402/1,534,431 = 1,534,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,402x = 1,534,431 × 1,534,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,402x = 2,354,478,493,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,354,478,493,761/707,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,328,345.83
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