Finding the Third Proportional to 717,702 and 1,538,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,702 and 1,538,400 is: 3,297,572.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,702 : 1,538,400 = 1,538,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,702/1,538,400 = 1,538,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,702x = 1,538,400 × 1,538,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,702x = 2,366,674,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,366,674,560,000/717,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,297,572.75
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