Finding the Third Proportional to 702,002 and 1,516,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,002 and 1,516,081 is: 3,274,209.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,002 : 1,516,081 = 1,516,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,002/1,516,081 = 1,516,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,002x = 1,516,081 × 1,516,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,002x = 2,298,501,598,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,298,501,598,561/702,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,274,209.47
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