Finding the Third Proportional to 700,848 and 1,494,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,848 and 1,494,880 is: 3,188,517.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,848 : 1,494,880 = 1,494,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,848/1,494,880 = 1,494,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,848x = 1,494,880 × 1,494,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,848x = 2,234,666,214,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,234,666,214,400/700,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,188,517.64
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