Finding the Third Proportional to 703,832 and 1,534,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,832 and 1,534,680 is: 3,346,313.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,832 : 1,534,680 = 1,534,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,832/1,534,680 = 1,534,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,832x = 1,534,680 × 1,534,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,832x = 2,355,242,702,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,355,242,702,400/703,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,346,313.75
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