Finding the Third Proportional to 704,295 and 1,518,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,295 and 1,518,669 is: 3,274,700.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,295 : 1,518,669 = 1,518,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,295/1,518,669 = 1,518,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,295x = 1,518,669 × 1,518,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,295x = 2,306,355,531,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,306,355,531,561/704,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,274,700.99
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