Finding the Third Proportional to 711,502 and 1,541,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,502 and 1,541,100 is: 3,337,993.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,502 : 1,541,100 = 1,541,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,502/1,541,100 = 1,541,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,502x = 1,541,100 × 1,541,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,502x = 2,374,989,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,374,989,210,000/711,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,337,993.72
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