Finding the Third Proportional to 713,990 and 1,545,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,990 and 1,545,538 is: 3,345,547.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,990 : 1,545,538 = 1,545,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,990/1,545,538 = 1,545,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,990x = 1,545,538 × 1,545,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,990x = 2,388,687,709,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,388,687,709,444/713,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,345,547.85
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