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Finding the Third Proportional to 700,086 and 1,526,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 700,086 and 1,526,874 is: 3,330,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,086 : 1,526,874 = 1,526,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,086/1,526,874 = 1,526,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,086x = 1,526,874 × 1,526,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,086x = 2,331,344,211,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,344,211,876/700,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330,082.61

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