Finding the Third Proportional to 715,368 and 1,554,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,368 and 1,554,983 is: 3,380,039.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,368 : 1,554,983 = 1,554,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,368/1,554,983 = 1,554,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,368x = 1,554,983 × 1,554,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,368x = 2,417,972,130,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,972,130,289/715,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,380,039.55
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