Finding the Third Proportional to 702,169 and 1,512,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,169 and 1,512,808 is: 3,259,312.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,169 : 1,512,808 = 1,512,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,169/1,512,808 = 1,512,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,169x = 1,512,808 × 1,512,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,169x = 2,288,588,044,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,588,044,864/702,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,259,312.28
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