Finding the Third Proportional to 702,545.50 and 1,515,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,545.50 and 1,515,683 is: 3,269,958.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,545.50 : 1,515,683 = 1,515,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,545.50/1,515,683 = 1,515,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,545.50x = 1,515,683 × 1,515,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,545.50x = 2,297,294,956,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,297,294,956,489/702,545.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,269,958.97
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