Finding the Third Proportional to 701,460 and 1,512,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,460 and 1,512,378 is: 3,260,752.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,460 : 1,512,378 = 1,512,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,460/1,512,378 = 1,512,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,460x = 1,512,378 × 1,512,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,460x = 2,287,287,214,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,287,287,214,884/701,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,260,752.17
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