Finding the Third Proportional to 702,550 and 1,515,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,550 and 1,515,692 is: 3,269,976.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,550 : 1,515,692 = 1,515,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,550/1,515,692 = 1,515,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,550x = 1,515,692 × 1,515,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,550x = 2,297,322,238,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,297,322,238,864/702,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,269,976.85
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