Finding the Third Proportional to 697,406 and 1,512,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,406 and 1,512,148 is: 3,278,709.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,406 : 1,512,148 = 1,512,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,406/1,512,148 = 1,512,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,406x = 1,512,148 × 1,512,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,406x = 2,286,591,573,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,286,591,573,904/697,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,278,709.35
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