Finding the Third Proportional to 698,863 and 1,528,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,863 and 1,528,580 is: 3,343,368.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,863 : 1,528,580 = 1,528,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,863/1,528,580 = 1,528,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,863x = 1,528,580 × 1,528,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,863x = 2,336,556,816,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,336,556,816,400/698,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,368.90
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