Finding the Third Proportional to 698,777 and 1,489,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,777 and 1,489,066 is: 3,173,140.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,777 : 1,489,066 = 1,489,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,777/1,489,066 = 1,489,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,777x = 1,489,066 × 1,489,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,777x = 2,217,317,552,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,217,317,552,356/698,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,173,140.43
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