Finding the Third Proportional to 696,854 and 1,477,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,854 and 1,477,441 is: 3,132,409.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,854 : 1,477,441 = 1,477,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,854/1,477,441 = 1,477,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,854x = 1,477,441 × 1,477,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,854x = 2,182,831,908,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,182,831,908,481/696,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,132,409.24
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