Finding the Third Proportional to 710,538 and 1,526,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,538 and 1,526,484 is: 3,279,421.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,538 : 1,526,484 = 1,526,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,538/1,526,484 = 1,526,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,538x = 1,526,484 × 1,526,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,538x = 2,330,153,402,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,153,402,256/710,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,279,421.23
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