Finding the Third Proportional to 699,928 and 1,498,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,928 and 1,498,994 is: 3,210,305.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,928 : 1,498,994 = 1,498,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,928/1,498,994 = 1,498,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,928x = 1,498,994 × 1,498,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,928x = 2,246,983,012,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,246,983,012,036/699,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,210,305.93
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