Finding the Third Proportional to 693,734 and 1,505,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,734 and 1,505,395 is: 3,266,690.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,734 : 1,505,395 = 1,505,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,734/1,505,395 = 1,505,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,734x = 1,505,395 × 1,505,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,734x = 2,266,214,106,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,266,214,106,025/693,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,266,690.27
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