Finding the Third Proportional to 709,214 and 1,536,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,214 and 1,536,580 is: 3,329,147.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,214 : 1,536,580 = 1,536,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,214/1,536,580 = 1,536,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,214x = 1,536,580 × 1,536,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,214x = 2,361,078,096,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,361,078,096,400/709,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,329,147.61
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