Finding the Third Proportional to 698,418 and 1,534,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,418 and 1,534,004 is: 3,369,283.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,418 : 1,534,004 = 1,534,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,418/1,534,004 = 1,534,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,418x = 1,534,004 × 1,534,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,418x = 2,353,168,272,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,168,272,016/698,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,369,283.54
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