Finding the Third Proportional to 703,690 and 1,544,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,690 and 1,544,391 is: 3,389,480.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,690 : 1,544,391 = 1,544,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,690/1,544,391 = 1,544,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,690x = 1,544,391 × 1,544,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,690x = 2,385,143,560,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,143,560,881/703,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,389,480.54
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