Finding the Third Proportional to 691,730 and 1,504,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,730 and 1,504,612 is: 3,272,746.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,730 : 1,504,612 = 1,504,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,730/1,504,612 = 1,504,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,730x = 1,504,612 × 1,504,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,730x = 2,263,857,270,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,263,857,270,544/691,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,272,746.98
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