Finding the Third Proportional to 709,704 and 1,512,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,704 and 1,512,315 is: 3,222,606.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,704 : 1,512,315 = 1,512,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,704/1,512,315 = 1,512,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,704x = 1,512,315 × 1,512,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,704x = 2,287,096,659,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,287,096,659,225/709,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,222,606.41
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