Finding the Third Proportional to 696,583 and 1,422,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,583 and 1,422,682 is: 2,905,646.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,583 : 1,422,682 = 1,422,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,583/1,422,682 = 1,422,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,583x = 1,422,682 × 1,422,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,583x = 2,024,024,073,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,024,024,073,124/696,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,646.67
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