Finding the Third Proportional to 702,777 and 1,540,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,777 and 1,540,986 is: 3,378,935.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,777 : 1,540,986 = 1,540,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,777/1,540,986 = 1,540,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,777x = 1,540,986 × 1,540,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,777x = 2,374,637,852,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,374,637,852,196/702,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,378,935.07
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