Finding the Third Proportional to 693,315 and 1,518,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,315 and 1,518,984 is: 3,327,942.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,315 : 1,518,984 = 1,518,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,315/1,518,984 = 1,518,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,315x = 1,518,984 × 1,518,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,315x = 2,307,312,392,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,307,312,392,256/693,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,327,942.41
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