Finding the Third Proportional to 698,433 and 1,508,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,433 and 1,508,160 is: 3,256,642.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,433 : 1,508,160 = 1,508,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,433/1,508,160 = 1,508,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,433x = 1,508,160 × 1,508,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,433x = 2,274,546,585,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,274,546,585,600/698,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,256,642.49
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