Finding the Third Proportional to 702,957 and 1,455,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,957 and 1,455,759 is: 3,014,742.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,957 : 1,455,759 = 1,455,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,957/1,455,759 = 1,455,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,957x = 1,455,759 × 1,455,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,957x = 2,119,234,266,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,119,234,266,081/702,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,014,742.39
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