Finding the Third Proportional to 702,144 and 1,512,438.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,144 and 1,512,438.75 is: 3,257,837.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,144 : 1,512,438.75 = 1,512,438.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,144/1,512,438.75 = 1,512,438.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,144x = 1,512,438.75 × 1,512,438.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,144x = 2,287,470,972,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,287,470,972,501.56/702,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,257,837.38
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