Finding the Third Proportional to 701,338 and 1,533,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,338 and 1,533,894 is: 3,354,774.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,338 : 1,533,894 = 1,533,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,338/1,533,894 = 1,533,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,338x = 1,533,894 × 1,533,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,338x = 2,352,830,803,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,830,803,236/701,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,354,774.45
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