Finding the Third Proportional to 698,416 and 1,534,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,416 and 1,534,000 is: 3,369,275.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,416 : 1,534,000 = 1,534,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,416/1,534,000 = 1,534,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,416x = 1,534,000 × 1,534,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,416x = 2,353,156,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,156,000,000/698,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,369,275.62
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