Finding the Third Proportional to 710,542 and 1,526,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,542 and 1,526,492 is: 3,279,437.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,542 : 1,526,492 = 1,526,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,542/1,526,492 = 1,526,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,542x = 1,526,492 × 1,526,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,542x = 2,330,177,826,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,177,826,064/710,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,279,437.14
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