Finding the Third Proportional to 717,824 and 1,553,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,824 and 1,553,868 is: 3,363,645.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,824 : 1,553,868 = 1,553,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,824/1,553,868 = 1,553,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,824x = 1,553,868 × 1,553,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,824x = 2,414,505,761,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,414,505,761,424/717,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,363,645.91
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