Finding the Third Proportional to 711,720 and 1,554,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,720 and 1,554,768 is: 3,396,424.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,720 : 1,554,768 = 1,554,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,720/1,554,768 = 1,554,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,720x = 1,554,768 × 1,554,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,720x = 2,417,303,533,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,303,533,824/711,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,396,424.91
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