Finding the Third Proportional to 711,216 and 1,678,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,216 and 1,678,894 is: 3,963,191.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,216 : 1,678,894 = 1,678,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,216/1,678,894 = 1,678,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,216x = 1,678,894 × 1,678,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,216x = 2,818,685,063,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,818,685,063,236/711,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,963,191.30
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