Finding the Third Proportional to 710,750 and 1,677,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,750 and 1,677,839 is: 3,960,807.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,750 : 1,677,839 = 1,677,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,750/1,677,839 = 1,677,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,750x = 1,677,839 × 1,677,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,750x = 2,815,143,709,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,143,709,921/710,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,960,807.19
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