Finding the Third Proportional to 701,348 and 1,533,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,348 and 1,533,914 is: 3,354,814.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,348 : 1,533,914 = 1,533,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,348/1,533,914 = 1,533,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,348x = 1,533,914 × 1,533,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,348x = 2,352,892,159,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,892,159,396/701,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,354,814.10
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