Finding the Third Proportional to 703,524 and 1,431,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,524 and 1,431,888 is: 2,914,333.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,524 : 1,431,888 = 1,431,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,524/1,431,888 = 1,431,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,524x = 1,431,888 × 1,431,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,524x = 2,050,303,244,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,050,303,244,544/703,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,914,333.05
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