Finding the Third Proportional to 708,616 and 1,511,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,616 and 1,511,836 is: 3,225,510.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,616 : 1,511,836 = 1,511,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,616/1,511,836 = 1,511,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,616x = 1,511,836 × 1,511,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,616x = 2,285,648,090,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,285,648,090,896/708,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,225,510.14
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