Finding the Third Proportional to 703,604 and 1,659,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,604 and 1,659,295 is: 3,913,081.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,604 : 1,659,295 = 1,659,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,604/1,659,295 = 1,659,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,604x = 1,659,295 × 1,659,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,604x = 2,753,259,897,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,753,259,897,025/703,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,913,081.64
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