Finding the Third Proportional to 701,278 and 1,489,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,278 and 1,489,928 is: 3,165,485.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,278 : 1,489,928 = 1,489,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,278/1,489,928 = 1,489,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,278x = 1,489,928 × 1,489,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,278x = 2,219,885,445,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,219,885,445,184/701,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,165,485.65
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