Finding the Third Proportional to 702,072 and 1,516,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,072 and 1,516,013 is: 3,273,589.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,072 : 1,516,013 = 1,516,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,072/1,516,013 = 1,516,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,072x = 1,516,013 × 1,516,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,072x = 2,298,295,416,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,298,295,416,169/702,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,589.34
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