Finding the Third Proportional to 691,900 and 1,504,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,900 and 1,504,970 is: 3,273,500.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,900 : 1,504,970 = 1,504,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,900/1,504,970 = 1,504,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,900x = 1,504,970 × 1,504,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,900x = 2,264,934,700,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,264,934,700,900/691,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,500.07
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