Finding the Third Proportional to 698,424 and 1,534,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,424 and 1,534,014 is: 3,369,298.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,424 : 1,534,014 = 1,534,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,424/1,534,014 = 1,534,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,424x = 1,534,014 × 1,534,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,424x = 2,353,198,952,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,198,952,196/698,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,369,298.52
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