Finding the Third Proportional to 705,460 and 1,480,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,460 and 1,480,808 is: 3,108,315.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,460 : 1,480,808 = 1,480,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,460/1,480,808 = 1,480,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,460x = 1,480,808 × 1,480,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,460x = 2,192,792,332,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,192,792,332,864/705,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,108,315.61
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