Finding the Third Proportional to 702,968 and 1,455,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,968 and 1,455,778 is: 3,014,773.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,968 : 1,455,778 = 1,455,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,968/1,455,778 = 1,455,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,968x = 1,455,778 × 1,455,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,968x = 2,119,289,585,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,119,289,585,284/702,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,014,773.91
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