Finding the Third Proportional to 712,476 and 1,453,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,476 and 1,453,964 is: 2,967,133.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,476 : 1,453,964 = 1,453,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,476/1,453,964 = 1,453,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,476x = 1,453,964 × 1,453,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,476x = 2,114,011,313,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,114,011,313,296/712,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,967,133.37
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