Finding the Third Proportional to 708,870 and 1,555,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,870 and 1,555,527 is: 3,413,410.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,870 : 1,555,527 = 1,555,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,870/1,555,527 = 1,555,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,870x = 1,555,527 × 1,555,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,870x = 2,419,664,247,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,664,247,729/708,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,410.42
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