Finding the Third Proportional to 701,418 and 1,534,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,418 and 1,534,084 is: 3,355,222.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,418 : 1,534,084 = 1,534,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,418/1,534,084 = 1,534,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,418x = 1,534,084 × 1,534,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,418x = 2,353,413,719,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,413,719,056/701,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,355,222.88
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