Finding the Third Proportional to 717,181 and 1,545,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,181 and 1,545,013 is: 3,328,399.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,181 : 1,545,013 = 1,545,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,181/1,545,013 = 1,545,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,181x = 1,545,013 × 1,545,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,181x = 2,387,065,170,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,387,065,170,169/717,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,328,399.90
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