Finding the Third Proportional to 715,236 and 1,534,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,236 and 1,534,316 is: 3,291,396.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,236 : 1,534,316 = 1,534,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,236/1,534,316 = 1,534,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,236x = 1,534,316 × 1,534,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,236x = 2,354,125,587,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,354,125,587,856/715,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,291,396.95
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