Finding the Third Proportional to 709,962 and 1,528,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,962 and 1,528,188 is: 3,289,413.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,962 : 1,528,188 = 1,528,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,962/1,528,188 = 1,528,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,962x = 1,528,188 × 1,528,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,962x = 2,335,358,563,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,358,563,344/709,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,289,413.47
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