Finding the Third Proportional to 716,767 and 1,539,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 716,767 and 1,539,781 is: 3,307,805.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,767 : 1,539,781 = 1,539,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,767/1,539,781 = 1,539,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,767x = 1,539,781 × 1,539,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,767x = 2,370,925,527,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,370,925,527,961/716,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,307,805.09
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