Finding the Third Proportional to 718,216 and 1,542,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,216 and 1,542,273 is: 3,311,825.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,216 : 1,542,273 = 1,542,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,216/1,542,273 = 1,542,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,216x = 1,542,273 × 1,542,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,216x = 2,378,606,006,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,378,606,006,529/718,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,311,825.42
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