Finding the Third Proportional to 702,946 and 1,455,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,946 and 1,455,736 is: 3,014,694.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,946 : 1,455,736 = 1,455,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,946/1,455,736 = 1,455,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,946x = 1,455,736 × 1,455,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,946x = 2,119,167,301,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,119,167,301,696/702,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,014,694.30
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