Finding the Third Proportional to 703,664 and 1,536,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,664 and 1,536,364 is: 3,354,462.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,664 : 1,536,364 = 1,536,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,664/1,536,364 = 1,536,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,664x = 1,536,364 × 1,536,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,664x = 2,360,414,340,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,360,414,340,496/703,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,354,462.27
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