Finding the Third Proportional to 691,736 and 1,514,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,736 and 1,514,696 is: 3,316,733.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,736 : 1,514,696 = 1,514,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,736/1,514,696 = 1,514,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,736x = 1,514,696 × 1,514,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,736x = 2,294,303,972,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,294,303,972,416/691,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,316,733.51
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