Finding the Third Proportional to 698,452 and 1,524,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,452 and 1,524,844 is: 3,329,003.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,452 : 1,524,844 = 1,524,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,452/1,524,844 = 1,524,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,452x = 1,524,844 × 1,524,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,452x = 2,325,149,224,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,325,149,224,336/698,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,329,003.60
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