Finding the Third Proportional to 707,832 and 1,528,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,832 and 1,528,272 is: 3,299,674.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,832 : 1,528,272 = 1,528,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,832/1,528,272 = 1,528,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,832x = 1,528,272 × 1,528,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,832x = 2,335,615,305,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,615,305,984/707,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,674.65
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