Finding the Third Proportional to 703,746 and 1,518,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,746 and 1,518,084 is: 3,274,731.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,746 : 1,518,084 = 1,518,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,746/1,518,084 = 1,518,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,746x = 1,518,084 × 1,518,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,746x = 2,304,579,031,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,304,579,031,056/703,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,274,731.27
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