Finding the Third Proportional to 704,448 and 1,523,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,448 and 1,523,744 is: 3,295,907.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,448 : 1,523,744 = 1,523,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,448/1,523,744 = 1,523,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,448x = 1,523,744 × 1,523,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,448x = 2,321,795,777,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,321,795,777,536/704,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,295,907.97
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