Finding the Third Proportional to 700,734 and 1,537,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,734 and 1,537,120 is: 3,371,804.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,734 : 1,537,120 = 1,537,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,734/1,537,120 = 1,537,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,734x = 1,537,120 × 1,537,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,734x = 2,362,737,894,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,362,737,894,400/700,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,371,804.27
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