Finding the Third Proportional to 688,416 and 1,491,235.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,416 and 1,491,235.50 is: 3,230,289.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,416 : 1,491,235.50 = 1,491,235.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,416/1,491,235.50 = 1,491,235.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,416x = 1,491,235.50 × 1,491,235.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,416x = 2,223,783,316,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,223,783,316,460.25/688,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,230,289.99
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