Finding the Third Proportional to 702,768 and 1,540,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,768 and 1,540,968 is: 3,378,899.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,768 : 1,540,968 = 1,540,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,768/1,540,968 = 1,540,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,768x = 1,540,968 × 1,540,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,768x = 2,374,582,377,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,374,582,377,024/702,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,378,899.40
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