Finding the Third Proportional to 710,950 and 1,554,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,950 and 1,554,908 is: 3,400,715.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,950 : 1,554,908 = 1,554,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,950/1,554,908 = 1,554,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,950x = 1,554,908 × 1,554,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,950x = 2,417,738,888,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,738,888,464/710,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,400,715.79
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