Finding the Third Proportional to 713,172 and 1,486,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,172 and 1,486,104 is: 3,096,735.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,172 : 1,486,104 = 1,486,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,172/1,486,104 = 1,486,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,172x = 1,486,104 × 1,486,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,172x = 2,208,505,098,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,208,505,098,816/713,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,096,735.57
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