Finding the Third Proportional to 709,975 and 1,528,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,975 and 1,528,207 is: 3,289,435.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,975 : 1,528,207 = 1,528,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,975/1,528,207 = 1,528,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,975x = 1,528,207 × 1,528,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,975x = 2,335,416,634,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,416,634,849/709,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,289,435.03
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