Finding the Third Proportional to 701,722 and 1,515,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,722 and 1,515,692 is: 3,273,835.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,722 : 1,515,692 = 1,515,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,722/1,515,692 = 1,515,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,722x = 1,515,692 × 1,515,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,722x = 2,297,322,238,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,297,322,238,864/701,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,835.28
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