Finding the Third Proportional to 711,248 and 1,544,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,248 and 1,544,600 is: 3,354,370.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,248 : 1,544,600 = 1,544,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,248/1,544,600 = 1,544,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,248x = 1,544,600 × 1,544,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,248x = 2,385,789,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,789,160,000/711,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,354,370.29
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