Finding the Third Proportional to 693,700 and 1,513,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,700 and 1,513,129 is: 3,300,503.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,700 : 1,513,129 = 1,513,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,700/1,513,129 = 1,513,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,700x = 1,513,129 × 1,513,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,700x = 2,289,559,370,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,289,559,370,641/693,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,503.63
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