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