Finding the Third Proportional to 703,612 and 1,372,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,612 and 1,372,226 is: 2,676,196.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,612 : 1,372,226 = 1,372,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,612/1,372,226 = 1,372,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,612x = 1,372,226 × 1,372,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,612x = 1,883,004,195,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,004,195,076/703,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,676,196.82
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