Finding the Third Proportional to 710,964 and 1,521,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,964 and 1,521,990 is: 3,258,186.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,964 : 1,521,990 = 1,521,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,964/1,521,990 = 1,521,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,964x = 1,521,990 × 1,521,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,964x = 2,316,453,560,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,316,453,560,100/710,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,258,186.86
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