Finding the Third Proportional to 698,464 and 1,524,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,464 and 1,524,868 is: 3,329,051.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,464 : 1,524,868 = 1,524,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,464/1,524,868 = 1,524,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,464x = 1,524,868 × 1,524,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,464x = 2,325,222,417,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,325,222,417,424/698,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,329,051.20
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