Finding the Third Proportional to 712,618 and 1,484,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,618 and 1,484,203 is: 3,091,219.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,618 : 1,484,203 = 1,484,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,618/1,484,203 = 1,484,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,618x = 1,484,203 × 1,484,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,618x = 2,202,858,545,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,858,545,209/712,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,091,219.34
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