Finding the Third Proportional to 708,071 and 1,534,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,071 and 1,534,294 is: 3,324,607.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,071 : 1,534,294 = 1,534,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,071/1,534,294 = 1,534,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,071x = 1,534,294 × 1,534,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,071x = 2,354,058,078,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,354,058,078,436/708,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,324,607.39
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