Finding the Third Proportional to 702,965 and 1,455,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,965 and 1,455,774 is: 3,014,770.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,965 : 1,455,774 = 1,455,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,965/1,455,774 = 1,455,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,965x = 1,455,774 × 1,455,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,965x = 2,119,277,939,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,119,277,939,076/702,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,014,770.21
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