Finding the Third Proportional to 704,450 and 1,523,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,450 and 1,523,748 is: 3,295,915.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,450 : 1,523,748 = 1,523,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,450/1,523,748 = 1,523,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,450x = 1,523,748 × 1,523,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,450x = 2,321,807,967,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,321,807,967,504/704,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,295,915.92
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