Finding the Third Proportional to 702,989 and 1,534,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 702,989 and 1,534,561 is: 3,349,806.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,989 : 1,534,561 = 1,534,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,989/1,534,561 = 1,534,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,989x = 1,534,561 × 1,534,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,989x = 2,354,877,462,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,354,877,462,721/702,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,349,806.99
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