Finding the Third Proportional to 697,614 and 1,506,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,614 and 1,506,732 is: 3,254,294.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,614 : 1,506,732 = 1,506,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,614/1,506,732 = 1,506,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,614x = 1,506,732 × 1,506,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,614x = 2,270,241,319,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,270,241,319,824/697,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,254,294.38
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