Finding the Third Proportional to 702,576 and 1,478,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,576 and 1,478,572 is: 3,111,656.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,576 : 1,478,572 = 1,478,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,576/1,478,572 = 1,478,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,576x = 1,478,572 × 1,478,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,576x = 2,186,175,159,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,186,175,159,184/702,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,111,656.47
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