Finding the Third Proportional to 691,732 and 1,504,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,732 and 1,504,616 is: 3,272,754.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,732 : 1,504,616 = 1,504,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,732/1,504,616 = 1,504,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,732x = 1,504,616 × 1,504,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,732x = 2,263,869,307,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,263,869,307,456/691,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,272,754.92
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