Finding the Third Proportional to 701,514 and 1,515,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,514 and 1,515,126 is: 3,272,360.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,514 : 1,515,126 = 1,515,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,514/1,515,126 = 1,515,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,514x = 1,515,126 × 1,515,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,514x = 2,295,606,795,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,295,606,795,876/701,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,272,360.63
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