Finding the Third Proportional to 702,326 and 1,657,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,326 and 1,657,265 is: 3,910,615.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,326 : 1,657,265 = 1,657,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,326/1,657,265 = 1,657,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,326x = 1,657,265 × 1,657,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,326x = 2,746,527,280,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,746,527,280,225/702,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,910,615.98
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