Finding the Third Proportional to 704,160 and 1,520,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,160 and 1,520,550 is: 3,283,447.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,160 : 1,520,550 = 1,520,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,160/1,520,550 = 1,520,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,160x = 1,520,550 × 1,520,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,160x = 2,312,072,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,312,072,302,500/704,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,283,447.37
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