Finding the Third Proportional to 708,792 and 1,515,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,792 and 1,515,934 is: 3,242,214.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,792 : 1,515,934 = 1,515,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,792/1,515,934 = 1,515,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,792x = 1,515,934 × 1,515,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,792x = 2,298,055,892,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,298,055,892,356/708,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,242,214.77
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