Finding the Third Proportional to 701,368 and 1,533,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,368 and 1,533,982 is: 3,355,015.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,368 : 1,533,982 = 1,533,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,368/1,533,982 = 1,533,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,368x = 1,533,982 × 1,533,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,368x = 2,353,100,776,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,100,776,324/701,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,355,015.88
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