Finding the Third Proportional to 711,541 and 1,555,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,541 and 1,555,814 is: 3,401,852.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,541 : 1,555,814 = 1,555,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,541/1,555,814 = 1,555,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,541x = 1,555,814 × 1,555,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,541x = 2,420,557,202,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,420,557,202,596/711,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,401,852.04
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