Finding the Third Proportional to 698,552 and 1,527,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,552 and 1,527,874 is: 3,341,768.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,552 : 1,527,874 = 1,527,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,552/1,527,874 = 1,527,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,552x = 1,527,874 × 1,527,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,552x = 2,334,398,959,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,334,398,959,876/698,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,341,768.34
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