Finding the Third Proportional to 705,688 and 1,528,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,688 and 1,528,015 is: 3,308,586.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,688 : 1,528,015 = 1,528,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,688/1,528,015 = 1,528,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,688x = 1,528,015 × 1,528,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,688x = 2,334,829,840,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,334,829,840,225/705,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,308,586.57
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