Finding the Third Proportional to 691,964 and 1,520,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,964 and 1,520,248 is: 3,339,991.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,964 : 1,520,248 = 1,520,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,964/1,520,248 = 1,520,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,964x = 1,520,248 × 1,520,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,964x = 2,311,153,981,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,311,153,981,504/691,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,339,991.65
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