Finding the Third Proportional to 700,718 and 1,532,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,718 and 1,532,288 is: 3,350,715.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,718 : 1,532,288 = 1,532,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,718/1,532,288 = 1,532,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,718x = 1,532,288 × 1,532,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,718x = 2,347,906,514,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,347,906,514,944/700,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,350,715.29
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