Finding the Third Proportional to 690,160 and 1,485,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 690,160 and 1,485,216 is: 3,196,166.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690,160 : 1,485,216 = 1,485,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690,160/1,485,216 = 1,485,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690,160x = 1,485,216 × 1,485,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690,160x = 2,205,866,566,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,866,566,656/690,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,196,166.93
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