Finding the Third Proportional to 706,297 and 1,532,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,297 and 1,532,998 is: 3,327,329.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,297 : 1,532,998 = 1,532,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,297/1,532,998 = 1,532,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,297x = 1,532,998 × 1,532,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,297x = 2,350,082,868,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,350,082,868,004/706,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,327,329.53
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