Finding the Third Proportional to 719,482 and 1,547,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,482 and 1,547,833 is: 3,329,877.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,482 : 1,547,833 = 1,547,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,482/1,547,833 = 1,547,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,482x = 1,547,833 × 1,547,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,482x = 2,395,786,995,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,395,786,995,889/719,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,329,877.60
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