Finding the Third Proportional to 698,708 and 1,497,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,708 and 1,497,028 is: 3,207,481.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,708 : 1,497,028 = 1,497,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,708/1,497,028 = 1,497,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,708x = 1,497,028 × 1,497,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,708x = 2,241,092,832,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,092,832,784/698,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,207,481.28
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