Finding the Third Proportional to 697,782 and 1,502,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,782 and 1,502,482 is: 3,235,182.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,782 : 1,502,482 = 1,502,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,782/1,502,482 = 1,502,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,782x = 1,502,482 × 1,502,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,782x = 2,257,452,160,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,257,452,160,324/697,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,182.56
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