Finding the Third Proportional to 717,868 and 1,510,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,868 and 1,510,100 is: 3,176,631.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,868 : 1,510,100 = 1,510,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,868/1,510,100 = 1,510,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,868x = 1,510,100 × 1,510,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,868x = 2,280,402,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,280,402,010,000/717,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,176,631.37
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