Finding the Third Proportional to 707,892 and 1,528,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,892 and 1,528,482 is: 3,300,301.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,892 : 1,528,482 = 1,528,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,892/1,528,482 = 1,528,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,892x = 1,528,482 × 1,528,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,892x = 2,336,257,224,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,336,257,224,324/707,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,301.78
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