Finding the Third Proportional to 707,760 and 1,498,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,760 and 1,498,464 is: 3,172,536.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,760 : 1,498,464 = 1,498,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,760/1,498,464 = 1,498,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,760x = 1,498,464 × 1,498,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,760x = 2,245,394,359,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,245,394,359,296/707,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,172,536.40
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