Finding the Third Proportional to 712,694 and 1,584,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,694 and 1,584,754 is: 3,523,875.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,694 : 1,584,754 = 1,584,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,694/1,584,754 = 1,584,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,694x = 1,584,754 × 1,584,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,694x = 2,511,445,240,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,511,445,240,516/712,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,523,875.94
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