Finding the Third Proportional to 711,554 and 1,561,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,554 and 1,561,545 is: 3,426,897.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,554 : 1,561,545 = 1,561,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,554/1,561,545 = 1,561,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,554x = 1,561,545 × 1,561,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,554x = 2,438,422,787,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,438,422,787,025/711,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,426,897.73
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