Finding the Third Proportional to 704,020 and 1,514,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,020 and 1,514,176 is: 3,256,624.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,020 : 1,514,176 = 1,514,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,020/1,514,176 = 1,514,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,020x = 1,514,176 × 1,514,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,020x = 2,292,728,958,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,292,728,958,976/704,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,256,624.75
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