Finding the Third Proportional to 709,966 and 1,528,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,966 and 1,528,189 is: 3,289,399.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,966 : 1,528,189 = 1,528,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,966/1,528,189 = 1,528,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,966x = 1,528,189 × 1,528,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,966x = 2,335,361,619,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,361,619,721/709,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,289,399.24
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