Finding the Third Proportional to 690,488 and 1,476,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 690,488 and 1,476,926 is: 3,159,085.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690,488 : 1,476,926 = 1,476,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690,488/1,476,926 = 1,476,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690,488x = 1,476,926 × 1,476,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690,488x = 2,181,310,409,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,310,409,476/690,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,159,085.18
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