Finding the Third Proportional to 701,132 and 1,534,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,132 and 1,534,944 is: 3,360,355.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,132 : 1,534,944 = 1,534,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,132/1,534,944 = 1,534,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,132x = 1,534,944 × 1,534,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,132x = 2,356,053,083,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,356,053,083,136/701,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,360,355.94
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