Finding the Third Proportional to 701,444 and 1,533,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,444 and 1,533,784 is: 3,353,786.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,444 : 1,533,784 = 1,533,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,444/1,533,784 = 1,533,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,444x = 1,533,784 × 1,533,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,444x = 2,352,493,358,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,493,358,656/701,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,353,786.42
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