Finding the Third Proportional to 702,504 and 1,511,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,504 and 1,511,570 is: 3,252,428.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,504 : 1,511,570 = 1,511,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,504/1,511,570 = 1,511,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,504x = 1,511,570 × 1,511,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,504x = 2,284,843,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,284,843,864,900/702,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,252,428.26
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