Finding the Third Proportional to 707,800 and 1,528,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,800 and 1,528,225 is: 3,299,620.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,800 : 1,528,225 = 1,528,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,800/1,528,225 = 1,528,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,800x = 1,528,225 × 1,528,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,800x = 2,335,471,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,471,650,625/707,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,620.87
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