Finding the Third Proportional to 699,524 and 1,506,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,524 and 1,506,073 is: 3,242,570.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,524 : 1,506,073 = 1,506,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,524/1,506,073 = 1,506,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,524x = 1,506,073 × 1,506,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,524x = 2,268,255,881,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,268,255,881,329/699,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,242,570.49
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