Finding the Third Proportional to 691,956 and 1,520,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,956 and 1,520,232 is: 3,339,959.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,956 : 1,520,232 = 1,520,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,956/1,520,232 = 1,520,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,956x = 1,520,232 × 1,520,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,956x = 2,311,105,333,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,311,105,333,824/691,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,339,959.96
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