Finding the Third Proportional to 711,578 and 1,524,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,578 and 1,524,853 is: 3,267,634.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,578 : 1,524,853 = 1,524,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,578/1,524,853 = 1,524,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,578x = 1,524,853 × 1,524,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,578x = 2,325,176,671,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,325,176,671,609/711,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,267,634.29
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