Finding the Third Proportional to 712,989 and 1,548,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,989 and 1,548,936 is: 3,364,992.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,989 : 1,548,936 = 1,548,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,989/1,548,936 = 1,548,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,989x = 1,548,936 × 1,548,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,989x = 2,399,202,732,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,399,202,732,096/712,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,364,992.63
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