Finding the Third Proportional to 702,762 and 1,545,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,762 and 1,545,466 is: 3,398,682.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,762 : 1,545,466 = 1,545,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,762/1,545,466 = 1,545,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,762x = 1,545,466 × 1,545,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,762x = 2,388,465,157,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,388,465,157,156/702,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,398,682.85
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