Finding the Third Proportional to 711,192 and 1,540,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,192 and 1,540,968 is: 3,338,876.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,192 : 1,540,968 = 1,540,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,192/1,540,968 = 1,540,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,192x = 1,540,968 × 1,540,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,192x = 2,374,582,377,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,374,582,377,024/711,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,338,876.67
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