Finding the Third Proportional to 691,869 and 1,519,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,869 and 1,519,949 is: 3,339,136.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,869 : 1,519,949 = 1,519,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,869/1,519,949 = 1,519,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,869x = 1,519,949 × 1,519,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,869x = 2,310,244,962,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,310,244,962,601/691,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,339,136.40
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