Finding the Third Proportional to 708,392 and 1,528,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,392 and 1,528,735 is: 3,299,064.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,392 : 1,528,735 = 1,528,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,392/1,528,735 = 1,528,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,392x = 1,528,735 × 1,528,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,392x = 2,337,030,700,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,337,030,700,225/708,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,064.22
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