Finding the Third Proportional to 717,579 and 1,538,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,579 and 1,538,214 is: 3,297,340.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,579 : 1,538,214 = 1,538,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,579/1,538,214 = 1,538,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,579x = 1,538,214 × 1,538,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,579x = 2,366,102,309,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,366,102,309,796/717,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,297,340.52
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