Finding the Third Proportional to 708,754 and 1,555,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,754 and 1,555,300 is: 3,412,972.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,754 : 1,555,300 = 1,555,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,754/1,555,300 = 1,555,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,754x = 1,555,300 × 1,555,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,754x = 2,418,958,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,958,090,000/708,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,412,972.75
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