Finding the Third Proportional to 702,324 and 1,515,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,324 and 1,515,267 is: 3,269,194.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,324 : 1,515,267 = 1,515,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,324/1,515,267 = 1,515,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,324x = 1,515,267 × 1,515,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,324x = 2,296,034,081,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,296,034,081,289/702,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,269,194.96
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