Finding the Third Proportional to 711,569 and 1,531,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,569 and 1,531,939 is: 3,298,115.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,569 : 1,531,939 = 1,531,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,569/1,531,939 = 1,531,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,569x = 1,531,939 × 1,531,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,569x = 2,346,837,099,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,346,837,099,721/711,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,298,115.99
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