Finding the Third Proportional to 690,084 and 1,501,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 690,084 and 1,501,668 is: 3,267,727.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690,084 : 1,501,668 = 1,501,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690,084/1,501,668 = 1,501,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690,084x = 1,501,668 × 1,501,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690,084x = 2,255,006,782,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,255,006,782,224/690,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,267,727.96
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