Finding the Third Proportional to 691,878 and 1,519,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,878 and 1,519,968 is: 3,339,176.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,878 : 1,519,968 = 1,519,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,878/1,519,968 = 1,519,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,878x = 1,519,968 × 1,519,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,878x = 2,310,302,721,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,310,302,721,024/691,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,339,176.45
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