Finding the Third Proportional to 711,906 and 1,514,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,906 and 1,514,244 is: 3,220,839.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,906 : 1,514,244 = 1,514,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,906/1,514,244 = 1,514,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,906x = 1,514,244 × 1,514,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,906x = 2,292,934,891,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,292,934,891,536/711,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,839.40
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