Finding the Third Proportional to 715,328 and 1,489,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,328 and 1,489,424 is: 3,101,212.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,328 : 1,489,424 = 1,489,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,328/1,489,424 = 1,489,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,328x = 1,489,424 × 1,489,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,328x = 2,218,383,851,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,383,851,776/715,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,101,212.10
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