Finding the Third Proportional to 719,710 and 1,539,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,710 and 1,539,074 is: 3,291,254.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,710 : 1,539,074 = 1,539,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,710/1,539,074 = 1,539,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,710x = 1,539,074 × 1,539,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,710x = 2,368,748,777,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,368,748,777,476/719,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,291,254.50
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