Finding the Third Proportional to 703,728 and 1,659,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,728 and 1,659,609 is: 3,913,873.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,728 : 1,659,609 = 1,659,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,728/1,659,609 = 1,659,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,728x = 1,659,609 × 1,659,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,728x = 2,754,302,032,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,754,302,032,881/703,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,913,873.02
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