Finding the Third Proportional to 698,720 and 1,497,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,720 and 1,497,136 is: 3,207,889.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,720 : 1,497,136 = 1,497,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,720/1,497,136 = 1,497,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,720x = 1,497,136 × 1,497,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,720x = 2,241,416,202,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,416,202,496/698,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,207,889.00
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