Finding the Third Proportional to 690,582 and 1,509,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 690,582 and 1,509,252 is: 3,298,437.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690,582 : 1,509,252 = 1,509,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690,582/1,509,252 = 1,509,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690,582x = 1,509,252 × 1,509,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690,582x = 2,277,841,599,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,277,841,599,504/690,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,298,437.55
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