Finding the Third Proportional to 693,416 and 1,491,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,416 and 1,491,808 is: 3,209,460.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,416 : 1,491,808 = 1,491,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,416/1,491,808 = 1,491,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,416x = 1,491,808 × 1,491,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,416x = 2,225,491,108,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,225,491,108,864/693,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,209,460.28
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