Finding the Third Proportional to 707,483 and 1,526,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,483 and 1,526,988 is: 3,295,757.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,483 : 1,526,988 = 1,526,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,483/1,526,988 = 1,526,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,483x = 1,526,988 × 1,526,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,483x = 2,331,692,352,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,331,692,352,144/707,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,295,757.43
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