Finding the Third Proportional to 713,256 and 1,486,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,256 and 1,486,296 is: 3,097,171.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,256 : 1,486,296 = 1,486,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,256/1,486,296 = 1,486,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,256x = 1,486,296 × 1,486,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,256x = 2,209,075,799,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,209,075,799,616/713,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,097,171.00
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