Finding the Third Proportional to 713,214 and 1,538,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,214 and 1,538,780 is: 3,319,962.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,214 : 1,538,780 = 1,538,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,214/1,538,780 = 1,538,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,214x = 1,538,780 × 1,538,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,214x = 2,367,843,888,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,367,843,888,400/713,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,319,962.72
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