Finding the Third Proportional to 711,189 and 1,540,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,189 and 1,540,962 is: 3,338,864.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,189 : 1,540,962 = 1,540,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,189/1,540,962 = 1,540,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,189x = 1,540,962 × 1,540,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,189x = 2,374,563,885,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,374,563,885,444/711,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,338,864.75
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