Finding the Third Proportional to 713,240 and 1,554,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,240 and 1,554,424 is: 3,387,687.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,240 : 1,554,424 = 1,554,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,240/1,554,424 = 1,554,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,240x = 1,554,424 × 1,554,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,240x = 2,416,233,971,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,233,971,776/713,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,387,687.13
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