Finding the Third Proportional to 711,704 and 1,535,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,704 and 1,535,512 is: 3,312,890.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,704 : 1,535,512 = 1,535,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,704/1,535,512 = 1,535,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,704x = 1,535,512 × 1,535,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,704x = 2,357,797,102,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,357,797,102,144/711,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,312,890.05
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