Finding the Third Proportional to 709,950 and 1,544,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,950 and 1,544,292 is: 3,359,163.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,950 : 1,544,292 = 1,544,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,950/1,544,292 = 1,544,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,950x = 1,544,292 × 1,544,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,950x = 2,384,837,781,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,384,837,781,264/709,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,359,163.01
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