Finding the Third Proportional to 717,648 and 1,509,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,648 and 1,509,648 is: 3,175,703.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,648 : 1,509,648 = 1,509,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,648/1,509,648 = 1,509,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,648x = 1,509,648 × 1,509,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,648x = 2,279,037,083,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,279,037,083,904/717,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,175,703.25
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