Finding the Third Proportional to 716,904 and 1,496,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 716,904 and 1,496,547 is: 3,124,062.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,904 : 1,496,547 = 1,496,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,904/1,496,547 = 1,496,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,904x = 1,496,547 × 1,496,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,904x = 2,239,652,923,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,652,923,209/716,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,124,062.53
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