Finding the Third Proportional to 710,015 and 1,550,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,015 and 1,550,133 is: 3,384,312.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,015 : 1,550,133 = 1,550,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,015/1,550,133 = 1,550,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,015x = 1,550,133 × 1,550,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,015x = 2,402,912,317,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,402,912,317,689/710,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,384,312.05
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