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Finding the Third Proportional to 702,954 and 1,512,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 702,954 and 1,512,706 is: 3,255,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,954 : 1,512,706 = 1,512,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,954/1,512,706 = 1,512,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,954x = 1,512,706 × 1,512,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,954x = 2,288,279,442,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,279,442,436/702,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255,233.55

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