Finding the Third Proportional to 703,890 and 1,547,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 703,890 and 1,547,748 is: 3,403,264.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,890 : 1,547,748 = 1,547,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,890/1,547,748 = 1,547,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,890x = 1,547,748 × 1,547,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,890x = 2,395,523,871,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,395,523,871,504/703,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,403,264.53
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