Finding the Third Proportional to 711,864 and 1,482,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,864 and 1,482,777 is: 3,088,550.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,864 : 1,482,777 = 1,482,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,864/1,482,777 = 1,482,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,864x = 1,482,777 × 1,482,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,864x = 2,198,627,631,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,198,627,631,729/711,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,088,550.10
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