Finding the Third Proportional to 708,841 and 1,555,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,841 and 1,555,470 is: 3,413,299.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,841 : 1,555,470 = 1,555,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,841/1,555,470 = 1,555,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,841x = 1,555,470 × 1,555,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,841x = 2,419,486,920,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,486,920,900/708,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,299.91
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