Finding the Third Proportional to 707,884 and 1,533,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,884 and 1,533,866 is: 3,323,630.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,884 : 1,533,866 = 1,533,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,884/1,533,866 = 1,533,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,884x = 1,533,866 × 1,533,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,884x = 2,352,744,905,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,744,905,956/707,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,323,630.58
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