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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,704 : 1,535,512 = 1,535,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,704/1,535,512 = 1,535,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,704x = 1,535,512 × 1,535,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,704x = 2,357,797,102,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,797,102,144/711,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312,890.05

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