Finding the Third Proportional to 710,966 and 1,554,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,966 and 1,554,938 is: 3,400,770.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,966 : 1,554,938 = 1,554,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,966/1,554,938 = 1,554,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,966x = 1,554,938 × 1,554,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,966x = 2,417,832,183,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,832,183,844/710,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,400,770.48
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