Finding the Third Proportional to 706,444 and 1,513,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,444 and 1,513,896 is: 3,244,250.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,444 : 1,513,896 = 1,513,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,444/1,513,896 = 1,513,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,444x = 1,513,896 × 1,513,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,444x = 2,291,881,098,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,291,881,098,816/706,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,244,250.21
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