Finding the Third Proportional to 702,456 and 1,523,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,456 and 1,523,011 is: 3,302,075.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,456 : 1,523,011 = 1,523,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,456/1,523,011 = 1,523,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,456x = 1,523,011 × 1,523,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,456x = 2,319,562,506,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,319,562,506,121/702,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,302,075.16
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