Finding the Third Proportional to 716,288 and 1,530,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 716,288 and 1,530,912 is: 3,271,996.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,288 : 1,530,912 = 1,530,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,288/1,530,912 = 1,530,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,288x = 1,530,912 × 1,530,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,288x = 2,343,691,551,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,343,691,551,744/716,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,271,996.11
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