Finding the Third Proportional to 698,710 and 1,497,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,710 and 1,497,032 is: 3,207,489.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,710 : 1,497,032 = 1,497,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,710/1,497,032 = 1,497,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,710x = 1,497,032 × 1,497,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,710x = 2,241,104,809,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,104,809,024/698,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,207,489.24
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