Finding the Third Proportional to 710,416 and 1,521,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,416 and 1,521,912 is: 3,260,365.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,416 : 1,521,912 = 1,521,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,416/1,521,912 = 1,521,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,416x = 1,521,912 × 1,521,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,416x = 2,316,216,135,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,316,216,135,744/710,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,260,365.95
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