Finding the Third Proportional to 698,042 and 1,519,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,042 and 1,519,690 is: 3,308,479.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,042 : 1,519,690 = 1,519,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,042/1,519,690 = 1,519,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,042x = 1,519,690 × 1,519,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,042x = 2,309,457,696,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,309,457,696,100/698,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,308,479.57
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