Finding the Third Proportional to 691,776 and 1,490,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,776 and 1,490,268 is: 3,210,430.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,776 : 1,490,268 = 1,490,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,776/1,490,268 = 1,490,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,776x = 1,490,268 × 1,490,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,776x = 2,220,898,711,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,220,898,711,824/691,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,210,430.42
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