Finding the Third Proportional to 698,208 and 1,507,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,208 and 1,507,848 is: 3,256,344.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,208 : 1,507,848 = 1,507,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,208/1,507,848 = 1,507,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,208x = 1,507,848 × 1,507,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,208x = 2,273,605,591,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,273,605,591,104/698,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,256,344.23
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