Finding the Third Proportional to 713,268 and 1,486,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,268 and 1,486,314 is: 3,097,193.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,268 : 1,486,314 = 1,486,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,268/1,486,314 = 1,486,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,268x = 1,486,314 × 1,486,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,268x = 2,209,129,306,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,209,129,306,596/713,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,097,193.91
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