Finding the Third Proportional to 696,984 and 1,511,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,984 and 1,511,984 is: 3,279,982.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,984 : 1,511,984 = 1,511,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,984/1,511,984 = 1,511,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,984x = 1,511,984 × 1,511,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,984x = 2,286,095,616,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,286,095,616,256/696,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,279,982.92
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