Finding the Third Proportional to 701,000 and 1,520,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,000 and 1,520,100 is: 3,296,296.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,000 : 1,520,100 = 1,520,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,000/1,520,100 = 1,520,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,000x = 1,520,100 × 1,520,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,000x = 2,310,704,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,310,704,010,000/701,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,296,296.73
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