Finding the Third Proportional to 701,664 and 1,515,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,664 and 1,515,501 is: 3,273,280.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,664 : 1,515,501 = 1,515,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,664/1,515,501 = 1,515,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,664x = 1,515,501 × 1,515,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,664x = 2,296,743,281,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,296,743,281,001/701,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,280.77
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