Finding the Third Proportional to 702,613 and 1,511,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,613 and 1,511,795 is: 3,252,891.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,613 : 1,511,795 = 1,511,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,613/1,511,795 = 1,511,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,613x = 1,511,795 × 1,511,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,613x = 2,285,524,122,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,285,524,122,025/702,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,252,891.88
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