Finding the Third Proportional to 702,952 and 1,512,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,952 and 1,512,703 is: 3,255,229.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,952 : 1,512,703 = 1,512,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,952/1,512,703 = 1,512,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,952x = 1,512,703 × 1,512,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,952x = 2,288,270,366,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,270,366,209/702,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,229.90
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