Finding the Third Proportional to 710,716 and 1,539,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,716 and 1,539,530 is: 3,334,880.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,716 : 1,539,530 = 1,539,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,716/1,539,530 = 1,539,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,716x = 1,539,530 × 1,539,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,716x = 2,370,152,620,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,370,152,620,900/710,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,334,880.07
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