Finding the Third Proportional to 691,930 and 1,504,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,930 and 1,504,964 is: 3,273,332.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,930 : 1,504,964 = 1,504,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,930/1,504,964 = 1,504,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,930x = 1,504,964 × 1,504,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,930x = 2,264,916,641,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,264,916,641,296/691,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,332.04
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