Finding the Third Proportional to 698,571 and 1,509,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,571 and 1,509,246 is: 3,260,690.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,571 : 1,509,246 = 1,509,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,571/1,509,246 = 1,509,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,571x = 1,509,246 × 1,509,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,571x = 2,277,823,488,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,277,823,488,516/698,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,260,690.02
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