Finding the Third Proportional to 697,470 and 1,512,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,470 and 1,512,444 is: 3,279,692.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,470 : 1,512,444 = 1,512,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,470/1,512,444 = 1,512,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,470x = 1,512,444 × 1,512,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,470x = 2,287,486,853,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,287,486,853,136/697,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,279,692.11
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