Finding the Third Proportional to 699,266 and 1,533,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,266 and 1,533,316 is: 3,362,179.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,266 : 1,533,316 = 1,533,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,266/1,533,316 = 1,533,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,266x = 1,533,316 × 1,533,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,266x = 2,351,057,955,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,351,057,955,856/699,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,362,179.71
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