Finding the Third Proportional to 703,200 and 1,515,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,200 and 1,515,912 is: 3,267,902.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,200 : 1,515,912 = 1,515,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,200/1,515,912 = 1,515,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,200x = 1,515,912 × 1,515,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,200x = 2,297,989,191,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,297,989,191,744/703,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,267,902.72
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