Finding the Third Proportional to 702,969 and 1,512,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,969 and 1,512,737 is: 3,255,297.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,969 : 1,512,737 = 1,512,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,969/1,512,737 = 1,512,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,969x = 1,512,737 × 1,512,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,969x = 2,288,373,231,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,373,231,169/702,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,297.50
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