Finding the Third Proportional to 698,082 and 1,507,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,082 and 1,507,566 is: 3,255,713.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,082 : 1,507,566 = 1,507,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,082/1,507,566 = 1,507,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,082x = 1,507,566 × 1,507,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,082x = 2,272,755,244,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,272,755,244,356/698,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,713.86
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