Finding the Third Proportional to 710,784 and 1,539,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,784 and 1,539,504 is: 3,334,448.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,784 : 1,539,504 = 1,539,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,784/1,539,504 = 1,539,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,784x = 1,539,504 × 1,539,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,784x = 2,370,072,566,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,370,072,566,016/710,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,334,448.39
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