Finding the Third Proportional to 715,674 and 1,543,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,674 and 1,543,440 is: 3,328,620.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,674 : 1,543,440 = 1,543,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,674/1,543,440 = 1,543,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,674x = 1,543,440 × 1,543,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,674x = 2,382,207,033,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,382,207,033,600/715,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,328,620.34
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