Finding the Third Proportional to 698,914 and 1,528,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,914 and 1,528,682 is: 3,343,571.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,914 : 1,528,682 = 1,528,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,914/1,528,682 = 1,528,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,914x = 1,528,682 × 1,528,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,914x = 2,336,868,657,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,336,868,657,124/698,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,571.11
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