Finding the Third Proportional to 693,096 and 1,489,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,096 and 1,489,332 is: 3,200,292.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,096 : 1,489,332 = 1,489,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,096/1,489,332 = 1,489,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,096x = 1,489,332 × 1,489,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,096x = 2,218,109,806,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,109,806,224/693,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,200,292.32
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