Finding the Third Proportional to 700,968 and 1,524,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,968 and 1,524,952 is: 3,317,524.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,968 : 1,524,952 = 1,524,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,968/1,524,952 = 1,524,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,968x = 1,524,952 × 1,524,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,968x = 2,325,478,602,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,325,478,602,304/700,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,317,524.63
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