Finding the Third Proportional to 700,344 and 1,536,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,344 and 1,536,844 is: 3,372,470.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,344 : 1,536,844 = 1,536,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,344/1,536,844 = 1,536,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,344x = 1,536,844 × 1,536,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,344x = 2,361,889,480,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,361,889,480,336/700,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,372,470.50
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