Finding the Third Proportional to 704,272 and 1,518,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,272 and 1,518,054 is: 3,272,156.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,272 : 1,518,054 = 1,518,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,272/1,518,054 = 1,518,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,272x = 1,518,054 × 1,518,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,272x = 2,304,487,946,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,304,487,946,916/704,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,272,156.14
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