Finding the Third Proportional to 696,864 and 1,526,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,864 and 1,526,520 is: 3,343,928.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,864 : 1,526,520 = 1,526,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,864/1,526,520 = 1,526,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,864x = 1,526,520 × 1,526,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,864x = 2,330,263,310,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,263,310,400/696,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,928.39
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