Finding the Third Proportional to 707,846 and 1,533,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,846 and 1,533,763 is: 3,323,362.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,846 : 1,533,763 = 1,533,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,846/1,533,763 = 1,533,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,846x = 1,533,763 × 1,533,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,846x = 2,352,428,940,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,428,940,169/707,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,323,362.62
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