Finding the Third Proportional to 702,156 and 1,537,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,156 and 1,537,656 is: 3,367,322.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,156 : 1,537,656 = 1,537,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,156/1,537,656 = 1,537,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,156x = 1,537,656 × 1,537,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,156x = 2,364,385,974,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,364,385,974,336/702,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,367,322.89
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