Finding the Third Proportional to 693,706 and 1,498,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,706 and 1,498,860 is: 3,238,520.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,706 : 1,498,860 = 1,498,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,706/1,498,860 = 1,498,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,706x = 1,498,860 × 1,498,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,706x = 2,246,581,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,246,581,299,600/693,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,238,520.78
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