Finding the Third Proportional to 702,426 and 1,511,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,426 and 1,511,484 is: 3,252,419.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,426 : 1,511,484 = 1,511,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,426/1,511,484 = 1,511,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,426x = 1,511,484 × 1,511,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,426x = 2,284,583,882,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,284,583,882,256/702,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,252,419.30
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