Finding the Third Proportional to 691,896 and 1,504,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,896 and 1,504,962 is: 3,273,484.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,896 : 1,504,962 = 1,504,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,896/1,504,962 = 1,504,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,896x = 1,504,962 × 1,504,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,896x = 2,264,910,621,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,264,910,621,444/691,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,484.20
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