Finding the Third Proportional to 707,888 and 1,533,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,888 and 1,533,874 is: 3,323,646.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,888 : 1,533,874 = 1,533,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,888/1,533,874 = 1,533,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,888x = 1,533,874 × 1,533,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,888x = 2,352,769,447,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,769,447,876/707,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,323,646.46
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