Finding the Third Proportional to 708,910 and 1,555,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,910 and 1,555,614 is: 3,413,599.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,910 : 1,555,614 = 1,555,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,910/1,555,614 = 1,555,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,910x = 1,555,614 × 1,555,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,910x = 2,419,934,916,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,934,916,996/708,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,599.63
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