Finding the Third Proportional to 700,958 and 1,534,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,958 and 1,534,594 is: 3,359,657.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,958 : 1,534,594 = 1,534,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,958/1,534,594 = 1,534,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,958x = 1,534,594 × 1,534,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,958x = 2,354,978,744,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,354,978,744,836/700,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,359,657.42
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