Finding the Third Proportional to 711,256 and 1,550,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,256 and 1,550,328 is: 3,379,257.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,256 : 1,550,328 = 1,550,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,256/1,550,328 = 1,550,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,256x = 1,550,328 × 1,550,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,256x = 2,403,516,907,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,403,516,907,584/711,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,379,257.13
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