Finding the Third Proportional to 709,946 and 1,544,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,946 and 1,544,284 is: 3,359,147.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,946 : 1,544,284 = 1,544,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,946/1,544,284 = 1,544,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,946x = 1,544,284 × 1,544,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,946x = 2,384,813,072,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,384,813,072,656/709,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,359,147.14
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