Finding the Third Proportional to 702,766 and 1,545,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,766 and 1,545,474 is: 3,398,698.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,766 : 1,545,474 = 1,545,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,766/1,545,474 = 1,545,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,766x = 1,545,474 × 1,545,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,766x = 2,388,489,884,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,388,489,884,676/702,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,398,698.69
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