Finding the Third Proportional to 701,394 and 1,534,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,394 and 1,534,036 is: 3,355,127.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,394 : 1,534,036 = 1,534,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,394/1,534,036 = 1,534,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,394x = 1,534,036 × 1,534,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,394x = 2,353,266,449,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,266,449,296/701,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,355,127.72
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