Finding the Third Proportional to 716,430 and 1,506,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 716,430 and 1,506,588 is: 3,168,219.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,430 : 1,506,588 = 1,506,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,430/1,506,588 = 1,506,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,430x = 1,506,588 × 1,506,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,430x = 2,269,807,401,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,269,807,401,744/716,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,168,219.37
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