Finding the Third Proportional to 702,044 and 1,516,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,044 and 1,516,162 is: 3,274,363.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,044 : 1,516,162 = 1,516,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,044/1,516,162 = 1,516,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,044x = 1,516,162 × 1,516,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,044x = 2,298,747,210,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,298,747,210,244/702,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,274,363.44
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