Finding the Third Proportional to 699,854 and 1,535,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,854 and 1,535,303 is: 3,368,067.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,854 : 1,535,303 = 1,535,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,854/1,535,303 = 1,535,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,854x = 1,535,303 × 1,535,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,854x = 2,357,155,301,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,357,155,301,809/699,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,368,067.20
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