Finding the Third Proportional to 717,601 and 1,509,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,601 and 1,509,554 is: 3,175,515.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,601 : 1,509,554 = 1,509,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,601/1,509,554 = 1,509,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,601x = 1,509,554 × 1,509,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,601x = 2,278,753,278,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,278,753,278,916/717,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,175,515.75
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