Finding the Third Proportional to 713,428 and 1,485,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,428 and 1,485,904 is: 3,094,791.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,428 : 1,485,904 = 1,485,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,428/1,485,904 = 1,485,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,428x = 1,485,904 × 1,485,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,428x = 2,207,910,697,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,207,910,697,216/713,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,094,791.20
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