Finding the Third Proportional to 712,696 and 1,536,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,696 and 1,536,793 is: 3,313,801.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,696 : 1,536,793 = 1,536,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,696/1,536,793 = 1,536,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,696x = 1,536,793 × 1,536,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,696x = 2,361,732,724,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,361,732,724,849/712,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,313,801.01
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