Finding the Third Proportional to 708,620 and 1,511,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,620 and 1,511,844 is: 3,225,526.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,620 : 1,511,844 = 1,511,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,620/1,511,844 = 1,511,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,620x = 1,511,844 × 1,511,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,620x = 2,285,672,280,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,285,672,280,336/708,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,225,526.07
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