Finding the Third Proportional to 708,423 and 1,528,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,423 and 1,528,794 is: 3,299,174.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,423 : 1,528,794 = 1,528,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,423/1,528,794 = 1,528,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,423x = 1,528,794 × 1,528,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,423x = 2,337,211,094,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,337,211,094,436/708,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,174.50
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