Finding the Third Proportional to 707,580 and 1,480,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,580 and 1,480,752 is: 3,098,768.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,580 : 1,480,752 = 1,480,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,580/1,480,752 = 1,480,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,580x = 1,480,752 × 1,480,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,580x = 2,192,626,485,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,192,626,485,504/707,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,098,768.32
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