Finding the Third Proportional to 710,976 and 1,521,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,976 and 1,521,597 is: 3,256,449.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,976 : 1,521,597 = 1,521,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,976/1,521,597 = 1,521,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,976x = 1,521,597 × 1,521,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,976x = 2,315,257,430,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,315,257,430,409/710,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,256,449.49
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