Finding the Third Proportional to 697,662 and 1,506,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,662 and 1,506,861 is: 3,254,627.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,662 : 1,506,861 = 1,506,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,662/1,506,861 = 1,506,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,662x = 1,506,861 × 1,506,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,662x = 2,270,630,073,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,270,630,073,321/697,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,254,627.70
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