Finding the Third Proportional to 712,697 and 1,536,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,697 and 1,536,795 is: 3,313,804.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,697 : 1,536,795 = 1,536,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,697/1,536,795 = 1,536,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,697x = 1,536,795 × 1,536,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,697x = 2,361,738,872,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,361,738,872,025/712,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,313,804.99
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