Finding the Third Proportional to 693,280 and 1,500,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,280 and 1,500,280 is: 3,246,653.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,280 : 1,500,280 = 1,500,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,280/1,500,280 = 1,500,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,280x = 1,500,280 × 1,500,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,280x = 2,250,840,078,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,250,840,078,400/693,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,246,653.70
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