Finding the Third Proportional to 706,836 and 1,473,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,836 and 1,473,276 is: 3,070,786.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,836 : 1,473,276 = 1,473,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,836/1,473,276 = 1,473,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,836x = 1,473,276 × 1,473,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,836x = 2,170,542,172,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,170,542,172,176/706,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,070,786.11
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