Finding the Third Proportional to 702,956 and 1,512,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,956 and 1,512,710 is: 3,255,241.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,956 : 1,512,710 = 1,512,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,956/1,512,710 = 1,512,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,956x = 1,512,710 × 1,512,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,956x = 2,288,291,544,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,291,544,100/702,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,241.50
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