Finding the Third Proportional to 702,953 and 1,455,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,953 and 1,455,750 is: 3,014,722.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,953 : 1,455,750 = 1,455,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,953/1,455,750 = 1,455,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,953x = 1,455,750 × 1,455,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,953x = 2,119,208,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,119,208,062,500/702,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,014,722.27
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