Finding the Third Proportional to 698,848 and 1,528,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,848 and 1,528,553 is: 3,343,322.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,848 : 1,528,553 = 1,528,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,848/1,528,553 = 1,528,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,848x = 1,528,553 × 1,528,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,848x = 2,336,474,273,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,336,474,273,809/698,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,322.54
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