Finding the Third Proportional to 711,744 and 1,547,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,744 and 1,547,392 is: 3,364,161.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,744 : 1,547,392 = 1,547,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,744/1,547,392 = 1,547,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,744x = 1,547,392 × 1,547,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,744x = 2,394,422,001,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,394,422,001,664/711,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,364,161.84
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