Finding the Third Proportional to 691,278 and 1,437,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,278 and 1,437,737 is: 2,990,240.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,278 : 1,437,737 = 1,437,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,278/1,437,737 = 1,437,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,278x = 1,437,737 × 1,437,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,278x = 2,067,087,681,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,067,087,681,169/691,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,990,240.80
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