Finding the Third Proportional to 696,822 and 1,507,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,822 and 1,507,692 is: 3,262,146.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,822 : 1,507,692 = 1,507,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,822/1,507,692 = 1,507,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,822x = 1,507,692 × 1,507,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,822x = 2,273,135,166,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,273,135,166,864/696,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,262,146.10
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