Finding the Third Proportional to 691,983 and 1,497,691.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,983 and 1,497,691.69 is: 3,241,525.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,983 : 1,497,691.69 = 1,497,691.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,983/1,497,691.69 = 1,497,691.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,983x = 1,497,691.69 × 1,497,691.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,983x = 2,243,080,390,806.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,243,080,390,806.60/691,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,241,525.28
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