Finding the Third Proportional to 712,640 and 1,484,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,640 and 1,484,248 is: 3,091,311.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,640 : 1,484,248 = 1,484,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,640/1,484,248 = 1,484,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,640x = 1,484,248 × 1,484,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,640x = 2,202,992,125,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,992,125,504/712,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,091,311.36
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