Finding the Third Proportional to 698,043 and 1,519,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,043 and 1,519,692 is: 3,308,483.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,043 : 1,519,692 = 1,519,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,043/1,519,692 = 1,519,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,043x = 1,519,692 × 1,519,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,043x = 2,309,463,774,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,309,463,774,864/698,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,308,483.54
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