Finding the Third Proportional to 708,928 and 1,529,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,928 and 1,529,168 is: 3,298,437.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,928 : 1,529,168 = 1,529,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,928/1,529,168 = 1,529,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,928x = 1,529,168 × 1,529,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,928x = 2,338,354,772,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,338,354,772,224/708,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,298,437.60
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