Finding the Third Proportional to 700,154 and 1,425,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,154 and 1,425,990 is: 2,904,286.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,154 : 1,425,990 = 1,425,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,154/1,425,990 = 1,425,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,154x = 1,425,990 × 1,425,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,154x = 2,033,447,480,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,033,447,480,100/700,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,904,286.03
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