Finding the Third Proportional to 704,206 and 1,520,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,206 and 1,520,632 is: 3,283,587.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,206 : 1,520,632 = 1,520,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,206/1,520,632 = 1,520,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,206x = 1,520,632 × 1,520,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,206x = 2,312,321,679,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,312,321,679,424/704,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,283,587.02
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