Finding the Third Proportional to 704,172 and 1,520,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,172 and 1,520,594 is: 3,283,581.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,172 : 1,520,594 = 1,520,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,172/1,520,594 = 1,520,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,172x = 1,520,594 × 1,520,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,172x = 2,312,206,112,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,312,206,112,836/704,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,283,581.44
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