Finding the Third Proportional to 711,182 and 1,678,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,182 and 1,678,811 is: 3,962,988.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,182 : 1,678,811 = 1,678,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,182/1,678,811 = 1,678,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,182x = 1,678,811 × 1,678,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,182x = 2,818,406,373,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,818,406,373,721/711,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,962,988.90
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