Finding the Third Proportional to 690,264 and 1,501,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 690,264 and 1,501,974 is: 3,268,207.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690,264 : 1,501,974 = 1,501,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690,264/1,501,974 = 1,501,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690,264x = 1,501,974 × 1,501,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690,264x = 2,255,925,896,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,255,925,896,676/690,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,268,207.38
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