Finding the Third Proportional to 710,508 and 1,526,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,508 and 1,526,424 is: 3,279,301.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,508 : 1,526,424 = 1,526,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,508/1,526,424 = 1,526,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,508x = 1,526,424 × 1,526,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,508x = 2,329,970,227,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,329,970,227,776/710,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,279,301.89
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