Finding the Third Proportional to 701,309 and 1,522,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,309 and 1,522,174 is: 3,303,841.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,309 : 1,522,174 = 1,522,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,309/1,522,174 = 1,522,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,309x = 1,522,174 × 1,522,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,309x = 2,317,013,686,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,317,013,686,276/701,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,303,841.37
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