Finding the Third Proportional to 713,248 and 1,554,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,248 and 1,554,439 is: 3,387,714.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,248 : 1,554,439 = 1,554,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,248/1,554,439 = 1,554,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,248x = 1,554,439 × 1,554,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,248x = 2,416,280,604,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,416,280,604,721/713,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,387,714.52
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