Finding the Third Proportional to 702,548 and 1,515,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,548 and 1,515,687 is: 3,269,964.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,548 : 1,515,687 = 1,515,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,548/1,515,687 = 1,515,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,548x = 1,515,687 × 1,515,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,548x = 2,297,307,081,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,297,307,081,969/702,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,269,964.59
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