Finding the Third Proportional to 711,622 and 1,554,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,622 and 1,554,571 is: 3,396,031.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,622 : 1,554,571 = 1,554,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,622/1,554,571 = 1,554,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,622x = 1,554,571 × 1,554,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,622x = 2,416,690,994,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,690,994,041/711,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,396,031.87
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