Finding the Third Proportional to 701,788 and 1,522,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 701,788 and 1,522,808 is: 3,304,337.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,788 : 1,522,808 = 1,522,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,788/1,522,808 = 1,522,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,788x = 1,522,808 × 1,522,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,788x = 2,318,944,204,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,318,944,204,864/701,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,304,337.21
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