Finding the Third Proportional to 703,838 and 1,534,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,838 and 1,534,732 is: 3,346,512.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,838 : 1,534,732 = 1,534,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,838/1,534,732 = 1,534,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,838x = 1,534,732 × 1,534,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,838x = 2,355,402,311,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,355,402,311,824/703,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,346,512.00
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