Finding the Third Proportional to 703,206 and 1,456,267.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,206 and 1,456,267.50 is: 3,015,780.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,206 : 1,456,267.50 = 1,456,267.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,206/1,456,267.50 = 1,456,267.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,206x = 1,456,267.50 × 1,456,267.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,206x = 2,120,715,031,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,120,715,031,556.25/703,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,015,780.63
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