Finding the Third Proportional to 701,384 and 1,533,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,384 and 1,533,976 is: 3,354,913.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,384 : 1,533,976 = 1,533,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,384/1,533,976 = 1,533,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,384x = 1,533,976 × 1,533,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,384x = 2,353,082,368,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,082,368,576/701,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,354,913.10
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