Finding the Third Proportional to 713,697 and 1,531,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,697 and 1,531,154 is: 3,284,913.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,697 : 1,531,154 = 1,531,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,697/1,531,154 = 1,531,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,697x = 1,531,154 × 1,531,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,697x = 2,344,432,571,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,344,432,571,716/713,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,284,913.03
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