Finding the Third Proportional to 702,961 and 1,512,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,961 and 1,512,721 is: 3,255,265.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,961 : 1,512,721 = 1,512,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,961/1,512,721 = 1,512,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,961x = 1,512,721 × 1,512,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,961x = 2,288,324,823,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,324,823,841/702,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,265.69
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