Finding the Third Proportional to 698,942.25 and 1,528,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,942.25 and 1,528,740 is: 3,343,689.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,942.25 : 1,528,740 = 1,528,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,942.25/1,528,740 = 1,528,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,942.25x = 1,528,740 × 1,528,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,942.25x = 2,337,045,987,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,337,045,987,600/698,942.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,689.68
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