Finding the Third Proportional to 711,626 and 1,554,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,626 and 1,554,579 is: 3,396,047.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,626 : 1,554,579 = 1,554,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,626/1,554,579 = 1,554,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,626x = 1,554,579 × 1,554,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,626x = 2,416,715,867,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,715,867,241/711,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,396,047.74
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