Finding the Third Proportional to 690,428 and 1,476,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 690,428 and 1,476,816 is: 3,158,889.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690,428 : 1,476,816 = 1,476,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690,428/1,476,816 = 1,476,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690,428x = 1,476,816 × 1,476,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690,428x = 2,180,985,497,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,180,985,497,856/690,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,158,889.12
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