Finding the Third Proportional to 693,120 and 1,489,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,120 and 1,489,380 is: 3,200,387.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,120 : 1,489,380 = 1,489,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,120/1,489,380 = 1,489,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,120x = 1,489,380 × 1,489,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,120x = 2,218,252,784,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,252,784,400/693,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,200,387.79
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