Finding the Third Proportional to 708,780 and 1,515,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,780 and 1,515,912 is: 3,242,175.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,780 : 1,515,912 = 1,515,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,780/1,515,912 = 1,515,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,780x = 1,515,912 × 1,515,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,780x = 2,297,989,191,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,297,989,191,744/708,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,242,175.56
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