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Finding the Third Proportional to 701,214 and 1,535,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 701,214 and 1,535,906 is: 3,364,175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,214 : 1,535,906 = 1,535,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,214/1,535,906 = 1,535,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,214x = 1,535,906 × 1,535,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,214x = 2,359,007,240,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,007,240,836/701,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364,175.90

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