Finding the Third Proportional to 715,232 and 1,546,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,232 and 1,546,618 is: 3,344,407.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,232 : 1,546,618 = 1,546,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,232/1,546,618 = 1,546,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,232x = 1,546,618 × 1,546,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,232x = 2,392,027,237,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,392,027,237,924/715,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,344,407.46
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