Finding the Third Proportional to 706,770 and 1,668,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,770 and 1,668,235 is: 3,937,643.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,770 : 1,668,235 = 1,668,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,770/1,668,235 = 1,668,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,770x = 1,668,235 × 1,668,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,770x = 2,783,008,015,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,008,015,225/706,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,937,643.10
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