Finding the Third Proportional to 693,072 and 1,504,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,072 and 1,504,728 is: 3,266,913.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,072 : 1,504,728 = 1,504,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,072/1,504,728 = 1,504,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,072x = 1,504,728 × 1,504,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,072x = 2,264,206,353,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,264,206,353,984/693,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,266,913.62
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