Finding the Third Proportional to 719,718 and 1,539,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,718 and 1,539,088 is: 3,291,277.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,718 : 1,539,088 = 1,539,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,718/1,539,088 = 1,539,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,718x = 1,539,088 × 1,539,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,718x = 2,368,791,871,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,368,791,871,744/719,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,291,277.79
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