Finding the Third Proportional to 708,936 and 1,529,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 708,936 and 1,529,184 is: 3,298,469.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
708,936 : 1,529,184 = 1,529,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
708,936/1,529,184 = 1,529,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
708,936x = 1,529,184 × 1,529,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
708,936x = 2,338,403,705,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,338,403,705,856/708,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,298,469.40
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