Finding the Third Proportional to 709,049 and 1,517,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,049 and 1,517,767 is: 3,248,882.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,049 : 1,517,767 = 1,517,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,049/1,517,767 = 1,517,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,049x = 1,517,767 × 1,517,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,049x = 2,303,616,666,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,303,616,666,289/709,049 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,248,882.19
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