Finding the Third Proportional to 708,068 and 1,534,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,068 and 1,534,288 is: 3,324,595.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,068 : 1,534,288 = 1,534,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,068/1,534,288 = 1,534,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,068x = 1,534,288 × 1,534,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,068x = 2,354,039,666,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,354,039,666,944/708,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,324,595.47
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