Finding the Third Proportional to 709,977 and 1,528,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,977 and 1,528,211 is: 3,289,442.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,977 : 1,528,211 = 1,528,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,977/1,528,211 = 1,528,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,977x = 1,528,211 × 1,528,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,977x = 2,335,428,860,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,428,860,521/709,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,289,442.98
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