Finding the Third Proportional to 703,695 and 1,533,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,695 and 1,533,693 is: 3,342,661.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,695 : 1,533,693 = 1,533,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,695/1,533,693 = 1,533,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,695x = 1,533,693 × 1,533,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,695x = 2,352,214,218,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,214,218,249/703,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,342,661.55
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