Finding the Third Proportional to 713,288 and 1,486,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,288 and 1,486,354 is: 3,097,273.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,288 : 1,486,354 = 1,486,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,288/1,486,354 = 1,486,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,288x = 1,486,354 × 1,486,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,288x = 2,209,248,213,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,209,248,213,316/713,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,097,273.77
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