Finding the Third Proportional to 704,189 and 1,520,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,189 and 1,520,602 is: 3,283,536.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,189 : 1,520,602 = 1,520,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,189/1,520,602 = 1,520,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,189x = 1,520,602 × 1,520,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,189x = 2,312,230,442,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,312,230,442,404/704,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,283,536.72
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