Finding the Third Proportional to 702,452 and 1,511,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,452 and 1,511,444 is: 3,252,126.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,452 : 1,511,444 = 1,511,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,452/1,511,444 = 1,511,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,452x = 1,511,444 × 1,511,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,452x = 2,284,462,965,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,284,462,965,136/702,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,252,126.79
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