Finding the Third Proportional to 708,626 and 1,511,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,626 and 1,511,855 is: 3,225,545.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,626 : 1,511,855 = 1,511,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,626/1,511,855 = 1,511,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,626x = 1,511,855 × 1,511,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,626x = 2,285,705,541,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,285,705,541,025/708,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,225,545.69
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