Finding the Third Proportional to 702,962 and 1,512,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,962 and 1,512,723 is: 3,255,269.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,962 : 1,512,723 = 1,512,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,962/1,512,723 = 1,512,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,962x = 1,512,723 × 1,512,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,962x = 2,288,330,874,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,330,874,729/702,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,269.67
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