Finding the Third Proportional to 698,668 and 1,496,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,668 and 1,496,934 is: 3,207,262.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,668 : 1,496,934 = 1,496,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,668/1,496,934 = 1,496,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,668x = 1,496,934 × 1,496,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,668x = 2,240,811,400,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,240,811,400,356/698,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,207,262.10
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