Finding the Third Proportional to 709,800 and 1,537,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,800 and 1,537,704 is: 3,331,267.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,800 : 1,537,704 = 1,537,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,800/1,537,704 = 1,537,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,800x = 1,537,704 × 1,537,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,800x = 2,364,533,591,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,364,533,591,616/709,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,331,267.39
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