Finding the Third Proportional to 700,722 and 1,537,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,722 and 1,537,092 is: 3,371,739.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,722 : 1,537,092 = 1,537,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,722/1,537,092 = 1,537,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,722x = 1,537,092 × 1,537,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,722x = 2,362,651,816,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,362,651,816,464/700,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,371,739.17
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