Finding the Third Proportional to 707,909 and 1,540,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,909 and 1,540,217 is: 3,351,092.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,909 : 1,540,217 = 1,540,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,909/1,540,217 = 1,540,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,909x = 1,540,217 × 1,540,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,909x = 2,372,268,407,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,372,268,407,089/707,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,351,092.31
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