Finding the Third Proportional to 698,426 and 1,534,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,426 and 1,534,018 is: 3,369,306.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,426 : 1,534,018 = 1,534,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,426/1,534,018 = 1,534,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,426x = 1,534,018 × 1,534,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,426x = 2,353,211,224,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,211,224,324/698,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,369,306.45
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