Finding the Third Proportional to 698,702 and 1,497,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,702 and 1,497,124 is: 3,207,920.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,702 : 1,497,124 = 1,497,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,702/1,497,124 = 1,497,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,702x = 1,497,124 × 1,497,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,702x = 2,241,380,271,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,380,271,376/698,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,207,920.22
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