Finding the Third Proportional to 702,494 and 1,511,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,494 and 1,511,494 is: 3,252,147.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,494 : 1,511,494 = 1,511,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,494/1,511,494 = 1,511,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,494x = 1,511,494 × 1,511,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,494x = 2,284,614,112,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,284,614,112,036/702,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,252,147.51
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