Finding the Third Proportional to 702,778 and 1,532,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,778 and 1,532,768 is: 3,342,987.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,778 : 1,532,768 = 1,532,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,778/1,532,768 = 1,532,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,778x = 1,532,768 × 1,532,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,778x = 2,349,377,741,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,349,377,741,824/702,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,342,987.03
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