Finding the Third Proportional to 716,775 and 1,539,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 716,775 and 1,539,792 is: 3,307,815.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,775 : 1,539,792 = 1,539,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,775/1,539,792 = 1,539,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,775x = 1,539,792 × 1,539,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,775x = 2,370,959,403,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,370,959,403,264/716,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,307,815.43
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