Finding the Third Proportional to 711,824 and 1,554,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,824 and 1,554,964 is: 3,396,784.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,824 : 1,554,964 = 1,554,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,824/1,554,964 = 1,554,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,824x = 1,554,964 × 1,554,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,824x = 2,417,913,041,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,913,041,296/711,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,396,784.94
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