Finding the Third Proportional to 697,718 and 1,506,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,718 and 1,506,964 is: 3,254,811.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,718 : 1,506,964 = 1,506,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,718/1,506,964 = 1,506,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,718x = 1,506,964 × 1,506,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,718x = 2,270,940,497,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,270,940,497,296/697,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,254,811.40
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