Finding the Third Proportional to 704,103 and 1,520,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,103 and 1,520,451 is: 3,283,285.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,103 : 1,520,451 = 1,520,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,103/1,520,451 = 1,520,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,103x = 1,520,451 × 1,520,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,103x = 2,311,771,243,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,311,771,243,401/704,103 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,283,285.60
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