Finding the Third Proportional to 693,732 and 1,505,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,732 and 1,505,391 is: 3,266,682.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,732 : 1,505,391 = 1,505,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,732/1,505,391 = 1,505,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,732x = 1,505,391 × 1,505,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,732x = 2,266,202,062,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,266,202,062,881/693,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,266,682.33
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