Finding the Third Proportional to 701,420 and 1,534,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,420 and 1,534,088 is: 3,355,230.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,420 : 1,534,088 = 1,534,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,420/1,534,088 = 1,534,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,420x = 1,534,088 × 1,534,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,420x = 2,353,425,991,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,425,991,744/701,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,355,230.81
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