Finding the Third Proportional to 690,992 and 1,495,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 690,992 and 1,495,170 is: 3,235,252.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690,992 : 1,495,170 = 1,495,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690,992/1,495,170 = 1,495,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690,992x = 1,495,170 × 1,495,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690,992x = 2,235,533,328,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,235,533,328,900/690,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,252.11
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