Finding the Third Proportional to 696,520 and 1,508,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,520 and 1,508,969 is: 3,269,091.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,520 : 1,508,969 = 1,508,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,520/1,508,969 = 1,508,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,520x = 1,508,969 × 1,508,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,520x = 2,276,987,442,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,276,987,442,961/696,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,269,091.26
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