Finding the Third Proportional to 706,516.50 and 1,530,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,516.50 and 1,530,321 is: 3,314,688.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,516.50 : 1,530,321 = 1,530,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,516.50/1,530,321 = 1,530,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,516.50x = 1,530,321 × 1,530,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,516.50x = 2,341,882,363,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,341,882,363,041/706,516.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,314,688.85
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