Finding the Third Proportional to 700,984 and 1,531,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 700,984 and 1,531,694 is: 3,346,847.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,984 : 1,531,694 = 1,531,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,984/1,531,694 = 1,531,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,984x = 1,531,694 × 1,531,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,984x = 2,346,086,509,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,346,086,509,636/700,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,346,847.45
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