Finding the Third Proportional to 702,135 and 1,510,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,135 and 1,510,923 is: 3,251,352.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,135 : 1,510,923 = 1,510,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,135/1,510,923 = 1,510,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,135x = 1,510,923 × 1,510,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,135x = 2,282,888,311,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,282,888,311,929/702,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,251,352.39
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