Finding the Third Proportional to 710,406 and 1,521,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,406 and 1,521,900 is: 3,260,360.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,406 : 1,521,900 = 1,521,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,406/1,521,900 = 1,521,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,406x = 1,521,900 × 1,521,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,406x = 2,316,179,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,316,179,610,000/710,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,260,360.43
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