Finding the Third Proportional to 703,818 and 1,547,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,818 and 1,547,595 is: 3,402,939.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,818 : 1,547,595 = 1,547,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,818/1,547,595 = 1,547,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,818x = 1,547,595 × 1,547,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,818x = 2,395,050,284,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,395,050,284,025/703,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,402,939.80
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