Finding the Third Proportional to 702,949 and 1,512,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,949 and 1,512,696 is: 3,255,213.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,949 : 1,512,696 = 1,512,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,949/1,512,696 = 1,512,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,949x = 1,512,696 × 1,512,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,949x = 2,288,249,188,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,249,188,416/702,949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,213.66
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