Finding the Third Proportional to 707,764 and 1,539,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,764 and 1,539,942 is: 3,350,582.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,764 : 1,539,942 = 1,539,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,764/1,539,942 = 1,539,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,764x = 1,539,942 × 1,539,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,764x = 2,371,421,363,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,371,421,363,364/707,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,350,582.06
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