Finding the Third Proportional to 697,432 and 1,512,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,432 and 1,512,368 is: 3,279,541.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,432 : 1,512,368 = 1,512,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,432/1,512,368 = 1,512,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,432x = 1,512,368 × 1,512,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,432x = 2,287,256,967,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,287,256,967,424/697,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,279,541.18
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