Finding the Third Proportional to 713,770 and 1,545,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,770 and 1,545,149 is: 3,344,894.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,770 : 1,545,149 = 1,545,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,770/1,545,149 = 1,545,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,770x = 1,545,149 × 1,545,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,770x = 2,387,485,432,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,387,485,432,201/713,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,344,894.62
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