Finding the Third Proportional to 717,576 and 1,538,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,576 and 1,538,208 is: 3,297,328.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,576 : 1,538,208 = 1,538,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,576/1,538,208 = 1,538,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,576x = 1,538,208 × 1,538,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,576x = 2,366,083,851,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,366,083,851,264/717,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,297,328.58
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