Finding the Third Proportional to 711,034 and 1,555,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,034 and 1,555,087 is: 3,401,096.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,034 : 1,555,087 = 1,555,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,034/1,555,087 = 1,555,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,034x = 1,555,087 × 1,555,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,034x = 2,418,295,577,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,295,577,569/711,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,401,096.96
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