Finding the Third Proportional to 704,299 and 1,518,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,299 and 1,518,677 is: 3,274,716.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,299 : 1,518,677 = 1,518,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,299/1,518,677 = 1,518,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,299x = 1,518,677 × 1,518,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,299x = 2,306,379,830,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,306,379,830,329/704,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,274,716.89
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