Finding the Third Proportional to 712,938 and 1,484,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,938 and 1,484,850 is: 3,092,526.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,938 : 1,484,850 = 1,484,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,938/1,484,850 = 1,484,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,938x = 1,484,850 × 1,484,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,938x = 2,204,779,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,204,779,522,500/712,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,092,526.31
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