Finding the Third Proportional to 698,092 and 1,507,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,092 and 1,507,588 is: 3,255,762.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,092 : 1,507,588 = 1,507,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,092/1,507,588 = 1,507,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,092x = 1,507,588 × 1,507,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,092x = 2,272,821,577,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,272,821,577,744/698,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,762.25
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