Finding the Third Proportional to 690,842 and 1,486,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 690,842 and 1,486,659 is: 3,199,219.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690,842 : 1,486,659 = 1,486,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690,842/1,486,659 = 1,486,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690,842x = 1,486,659 × 1,486,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690,842x = 2,210,154,982,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,154,982,281/690,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,199,219.19
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