Finding the Third Proportional to 708,622 and 1,511,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,622 and 1,511,848 is: 3,225,534.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,622 : 1,511,848 = 1,511,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,622/1,511,848 = 1,511,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,622x = 1,511,848 × 1,511,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,622x = 2,285,684,375,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,285,684,375,104/708,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,225,534.03
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