Finding the Third Proportional to 709,059 and 1,517,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,059 and 1,517,787 is: 3,248,921.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,059 : 1,517,787 = 1,517,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,059/1,517,787 = 1,517,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,059x = 1,517,787 × 1,517,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,059x = 2,303,677,377,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,303,677,377,369/709,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,248,921.99
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