Finding the Third Proportional to 717,684 and 1,554,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,684 and 1,554,276 is: 3,366,069.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,684 : 1,554,276 = 1,554,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,684/1,554,276 = 1,554,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,684x = 1,554,276 × 1,554,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,684x = 2,415,773,884,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,415,773,884,176/717,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,366,069.03
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