Finding the Third Proportional to 691,996.50 and 1,497,715.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 691,996.50 and 1,497,715.88 is: 3,241,566.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,996.50 : 1,497,715.88 = 1,497,715.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,996.50/1,497,715.88 = 1,497,715.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,996.50x = 1,497,715.88 × 1,497,715.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,996.50x = 2,243,152,842,227.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,243,152,842,227.02/691,996.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,241,566.75
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