Finding the Third Proportional to 693,218 and 1,489,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,218 and 1,489,604 is: 3,200,897.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,218 : 1,489,604 = 1,489,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,218/1,489,604 = 1,489,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,218x = 1,489,604 × 1,489,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,218x = 2,218,920,076,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,920,076,816/693,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,200,897.95
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