Finding the Third Proportional to 710,714 and 1,539,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,714 and 1,539,526 is: 3,334,872.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,714 : 1,539,526 = 1,539,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,714/1,539,526 = 1,539,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,714x = 1,539,526 × 1,539,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,714x = 2,370,140,304,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,370,140,304,676/710,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,334,872.12
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