Finding the Third Proportional to 706,298 and 1,533,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,298 and 1,533,000 is: 3,327,333.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,298 : 1,533,000 = 1,533,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,298/1,533,000 = 1,533,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,298x = 1,533,000 × 1,533,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,298x = 2,350,089,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,350,089,000,000/706,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,327,333.51
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