Finding the Third Proportional to 698,796 and 1,497,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,796 and 1,497,312 is: 3,208,294.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,796 : 1,497,312 = 1,497,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,796/1,497,312 = 1,497,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,796x = 1,497,312 × 1,497,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,796x = 2,241,943,225,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,241,943,225,344/698,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,208,294.30
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