Finding the Third Proportional to 705,186 and 1,550,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,186 and 1,550,340 is: 3,408,397.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,186 : 1,550,340 = 1,550,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,186/1,550,340 = 1,550,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,186x = 1,550,340 × 1,550,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,186x = 2,403,554,115,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,403,554,115,600/705,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,408,397.38
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