Finding the Third Proportional to 696,848 and 1,526,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,848 and 1,526,554 is: 3,344,154.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,848 : 1,526,554 = 1,526,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,848/1,526,554 = 1,526,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,848x = 1,526,554 × 1,526,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,848x = 2,330,367,114,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,367,114,916/696,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,344,154.13
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