Finding the Third Proportional to 714,462 and 1,541,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,462 and 1,541,103 is: 3,324,177.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,462 : 1,541,103 = 1,541,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,462/1,541,103 = 1,541,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,462x = 1,541,103 × 1,541,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,462x = 2,374,998,456,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,374,998,456,609/714,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,324,177.43
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