Finding the Third Proportional to 710,642 and 1,526,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,642 and 1,526,692 is: 3,279,834.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,642 : 1,526,692 = 1,526,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,642/1,526,692 = 1,526,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,642x = 1,526,692 × 1,526,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,642x = 2,330,788,462,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,788,462,864/710,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,279,834.94
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