Finding the Third Proportional to 704,096 and 1,514,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,096 and 1,514,324 is: 3,256,909.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,096 : 1,514,324 = 1,514,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,096/1,514,324 = 1,514,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,096x = 1,514,324 × 1,514,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,096x = 2,293,177,176,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,293,177,176,976/704,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,256,909.82
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