Finding the Third Proportional to 699,529 and 1,506,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,529 and 1,506,083 is: 3,242,590.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,529 : 1,506,083 = 1,506,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,529/1,506,083 = 1,506,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,529x = 1,506,083 × 1,506,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,529x = 2,268,286,002,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,268,286,002,889/699,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,242,590.38
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