Finding the Third Proportional to 702,912 and 1,533,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,912 and 1,533,072 is: 3,343,675.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,912 : 1,533,072 = 1,533,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,912/1,533,072 = 1,533,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,912x = 1,533,072 × 1,533,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,912x = 2,350,309,757,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,350,309,757,184/702,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,675.68
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