Finding the Third Proportional to 698,462 and 1,034,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,462 and 1,034,600 is: 1,532,505.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,462 : 1,034,600 = 1,034,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,462/1,034,600 = 1,034,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,462x = 1,034,600 × 1,034,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,462x = 1,070,397,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,070,397,160,000/698,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,532,505.93
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