Finding the Third Proportional to 717,686 and 1,554,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,686 and 1,554,280 is: 3,366,076.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,686 : 1,554,280 = 1,554,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,686/1,554,280 = 1,554,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,686x = 1,554,280 × 1,554,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,686x = 2,415,786,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,415,786,318,400/717,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,366,076.97
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