Finding the Third Proportional to 691,824 and 1,490,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,824 and 1,490,368 is: 3,210,638.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,824 : 1,490,368 = 1,490,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,824/1,490,368 = 1,490,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,824x = 1,490,368 × 1,490,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,824x = 2,221,196,775,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,221,196,775,424/691,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,210,638.51
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