Finding the Third Proportional to 701,212 and 1,535,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,212 and 1,535,902 is: 3,364,167.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,212 : 1,535,902 = 1,535,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,212/1,535,902 = 1,535,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,212x = 1,535,902 × 1,535,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,212x = 2,358,994,953,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,358,994,953,604/701,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,364,167.97
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