Finding the Third Proportional to 707,894 and 1,528,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,894 and 1,528,486 is: 3,300,309.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,894 : 1,528,486 = 1,528,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,894/1,528,486 = 1,528,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,894x = 1,528,486 × 1,528,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,894x = 2,336,269,452,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,336,269,452,196/707,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,309.72
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