Finding the Third Proportional to 693,254 and 1,500,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,254 and 1,500,230 is: 3,246,559.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,254 : 1,500,230 = 1,500,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,254/1,500,230 = 1,500,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,254x = 1,500,230 × 1,500,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,254x = 2,250,690,052,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,250,690,052,900/693,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,246,559.06
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