Finding the Third Proportional to 697,686 and 1,513,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,686 and 1,513,956 is: 3,285,235.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,686 : 1,513,956 = 1,513,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,686/1,513,956 = 1,513,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,686x = 1,513,956 × 1,513,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,686x = 2,292,062,769,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,292,062,769,936/697,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,285,235.44
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