Finding the Third Proportional to 707,758 and 1,539,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,758 and 1,539,929 is: 3,350,553.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,758 : 1,539,929 = 1,539,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,758/1,539,929 = 1,539,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,758x = 1,539,929 × 1,539,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,758x = 2,371,381,325,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,371,381,325,041/707,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,350,553.90
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