Finding the Third Proportional to 698,932 and 1,528,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,932 and 1,528,720 is: 3,343,651.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,932 : 1,528,720 = 1,528,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,932/1,528,720 = 1,528,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,932x = 1,528,720 × 1,528,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,932x = 2,336,984,838,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,336,984,838,400/698,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,651.23
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