Finding the Third Proportional to 696,854 and 1,526,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,854 and 1,526,572 is: 3,344,204.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,854 : 1,526,572 = 1,526,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,854/1,526,572 = 1,526,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,854x = 1,526,572 × 1,526,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,854x = 2,330,422,071,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,422,071,184/696,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,344,204.20
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