Finding the Third Proportional to 711,533 and 1,555,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,533 and 1,555,798 is: 3,401,820.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,533 : 1,555,798 = 1,555,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,533/1,555,798 = 1,555,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,533x = 1,555,798 × 1,555,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,533x = 2,420,507,416,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,420,507,416,804/711,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,401,820.32
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