Finding the Third Proportional to 710,715 and 1,539,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,715 and 1,539,528 is: 3,334,876.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,715 : 1,539,528 = 1,539,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,715/1,539,528 = 1,539,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,715x = 1,539,528 × 1,539,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,715x = 2,370,146,462,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,370,146,462,784/710,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,334,876.09
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