Finding the Third Proportional to 698,934 and 1,528,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,934 and 1,528,724 is: 3,343,659.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,934 : 1,528,724 = 1,528,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,934/1,528,724 = 1,528,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,934x = 1,528,724 × 1,528,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,934x = 2,336,997,068,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,336,997,068,176/698,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,659.16
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