Finding the Third Proportional to 696,034 and 1,519,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,034 and 1,519,904 is: 3,318,958.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,034 : 1,519,904 = 1,519,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,034/1,519,904 = 1,519,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,034x = 1,519,904 × 1,519,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,034x = 2,310,108,169,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,310,108,169,216/696,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,318,958.80
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