Finding the Third Proportional to 706,998 and 1,495,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,998 and 1,495,881 is: 3,165,015.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,998 : 1,495,881 = 1,495,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,998/1,495,881 = 1,495,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,998x = 1,495,881 × 1,495,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,998x = 2,237,659,966,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,237,659,966,161/706,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,165,015.98
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