Finding the Third Proportional to 710,972 and 1,554,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,972 and 1,554,952 is: 3,400,803.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,972 : 1,554,952 = 1,554,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,972/1,554,952 = 1,554,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,972x = 1,554,952 × 1,554,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,972x = 2,417,875,722,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,875,722,304/710,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,400,803.02
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