Finding the Third Proportional to 706,516 and 1,530,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,516 and 1,530,319 is: 3,314,682.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,516 : 1,530,319 = 1,530,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,516/1,530,319 = 1,530,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,516x = 1,530,319 × 1,530,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,516x = 2,341,876,241,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,341,876,241,761/706,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,314,682.53
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