Finding the Third Proportional to 708,906 and 1,555,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,906 and 1,555,605 is: 3,413,579.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,906 : 1,555,605 = 1,555,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,906/1,555,605 = 1,555,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,906x = 1,555,605 × 1,555,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,906x = 2,419,906,916,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,906,916,025/708,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,579.40
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