Finding the Third Proportional to 691,200 and 1,515,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,200 and 1,515,258 is: 3,321,769.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,200 : 1,515,258 = 1,515,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,200/1,515,258 = 1,515,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,200x = 1,515,258 × 1,515,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,200x = 2,296,006,806,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,296,006,806,564/691,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,321,769.11
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