Finding the Third Proportional to 713,435 and 1,485,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,435 and 1,485,918 is: 3,094,819.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,435 : 1,485,918 = 1,485,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,435/1,485,918 = 1,485,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,435x = 1,485,918 × 1,485,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,435x = 2,207,952,302,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,207,952,302,724/713,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,094,819.15
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