Finding the Third Proportional to 691,732 and 1,490,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,732 and 1,490,192 is: 3,210,307.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,732 : 1,490,192 = 1,490,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,732/1,490,192 = 1,490,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,732x = 1,490,192 × 1,490,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,732x = 2,220,672,196,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,220,672,196,864/691,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,210,307.17
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