Finding the Third Proportional to 704,421 and 1,523,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,421 and 1,523,700 is: 3,295,843.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,421 : 1,523,700 = 1,523,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,421/1,523,700 = 1,523,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,421x = 1,523,700 × 1,523,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,421x = 2,321,661,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,321,661,690,000/704,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,295,843.95
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