Finding the Third Proportional to 701,440 and 1,533,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,440 and 1,533,776 is: 3,353,770.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,440 : 1,533,776 = 1,533,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,440/1,533,776 = 1,533,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,440x = 1,533,776 × 1,533,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,440x = 2,352,468,818,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,468,818,176/701,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,353,770.56
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