Finding the Third Proportional to 695,898 and 1,526,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,898 and 1,526,283 is: 3,347,530.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,898 : 1,526,283 = 1,526,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,898/1,526,283 = 1,526,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,898x = 1,526,283 × 1,526,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,898x = 2,329,539,796,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,329,539,796,089/695,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,347,530.52
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