Finding the Third Proportional to 702,354 and 1,511,236.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,354 and 1,511,236.50 is: 3,251,687.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,354 : 1,511,236.50 = 1,511,236.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,354/1,511,236.50 = 1,511,236.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,354x = 1,511,236.50 × 1,511,236.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,354x = 2,283,835,758,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,283,835,758,932.25/702,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,251,687.55
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