Finding the Third Proportional to 697,694 and 1,501,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,694 and 1,501,876 is: 3,232,981.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,694 : 1,501,876 = 1,501,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,694/1,501,876 = 1,501,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,694x = 1,501,876 × 1,501,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,694x = 2,255,631,519,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,255,631,519,376/697,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,232,981.11
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