Finding the Third Proportional to 707,202 and 1,526,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 707,202 and 1,526,427 is: 3,294,644.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,202 : 1,526,427 = 1,526,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,202/1,526,427 = 1,526,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,202x = 1,526,427 × 1,526,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,202x = 2,329,979,386,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,329,979,386,329/707,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,294,644.79
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