Finding the Third Proportional to 711,262 and 1,544,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,262 and 1,544,628 is: 3,354,425.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,262 : 1,544,628 = 1,544,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,262/1,544,628 = 1,544,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,262x = 1,544,628 × 1,544,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,262x = 2,385,875,658,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,875,658,384/711,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,354,425.88
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