Finding the Third Proportional to 699,604 and 1,546,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,604 and 1,546,224 is: 3,417,374.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,604 : 1,546,224 = 1,546,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,604/1,546,224 = 1,546,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,604x = 1,546,224 × 1,546,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,604x = 2,390,808,658,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,390,808,658,176/699,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,417,374.20
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