Finding the Third Proportional to 701,352 and 1,514,613.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,352 and 1,514,613.50 is: 3,270,902.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,352 : 1,514,613.50 = 1,514,613.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,352/1,514,613.50 = 1,514,613.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,352x = 1,514,613.50 × 1,514,613.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,352x = 2,294,054,054,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,294,054,054,382.25/701,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,270,902.56
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