Finding the Third Proportional to 702,776 and 1,532,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,776 and 1,532,764 is: 3,342,979.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,776 : 1,532,764 = 1,532,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,776/1,532,764 = 1,532,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,776x = 1,532,764 × 1,532,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,776x = 2,349,365,479,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,349,365,479,696/702,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,342,979.10
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