Finding the Third Proportional to 703,634 and 1,372,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,634 and 1,372,273 is: 2,676,296.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,634 : 1,372,273 = 1,372,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,634/1,372,273 = 1,372,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,634x = 1,372,273 × 1,372,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,634x = 1,883,133,186,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,133,186,529/703,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,676,296.46
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