Finding the Third Proportional to 712,840 and 1,484,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,840 and 1,484,653 is: 3,092,130.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,840 : 1,484,653 = 1,484,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,840/1,484,653 = 1,484,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,840x = 1,484,653 × 1,484,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,840x = 2,204,194,530,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,204,194,530,409/712,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,092,130.82
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