Finding the Third Proportional to 705,606 and 1,502,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,606 and 1,502,247 is: 3,198,309.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,606 : 1,502,247 = 1,502,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,606/1,502,247 = 1,502,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,606x = 1,502,247 × 1,502,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,606x = 2,256,746,049,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,256,746,049,009/705,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,198,309.04
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