Finding the Third Proportional to 716,232 and 1,544,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 716,232 and 1,544,538 is: 3,330,761.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,232 : 1,544,538 = 1,544,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,232/1,544,538 = 1,544,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,232x = 1,544,538 × 1,544,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,232x = 2,385,597,633,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,597,633,444/716,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,330,761.03
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