Finding the Third Proportional to 699,042 and 1,528,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,042 and 1,528,920 is: 3,343,999.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,042 : 1,528,920 = 1,528,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,042/1,528,920 = 1,528,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,042x = 1,528,920 × 1,528,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,042x = 2,337,596,366,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,337,596,366,400/699,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,999.88
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