Finding the Third Proportional to 696,571 and 1,422,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,571 and 1,422,660 is: 2,905,606.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,571 : 1,422,660 = 1,422,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,571/1,422,660 = 1,422,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,571x = 1,422,660 × 1,422,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,571x = 2,023,961,475,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,023,961,475,600/696,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,606.86
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