Finding the Third Proportional to 719,962 and 1,546,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,962 and 1,546,767 is: 3,323,075.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,962 : 1,546,767 = 1,546,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,962/1,546,767 = 1,546,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,962x = 1,546,767 × 1,546,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,962x = 2,392,488,152,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,392,488,152,289/719,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,323,075.60
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