Finding the Third Proportional to 713,952 and 1,555,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,952 and 1,555,848 is: 3,390,512.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,952 : 1,555,848 = 1,555,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,952/1,555,848 = 1,555,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,952x = 1,555,848 × 1,555,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,952x = 2,420,662,999,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,420,662,999,104/713,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,390,512.25
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