Finding the Third Proportional to 693,868 and 1,520,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,868 and 1,520,597 is: 3,332,356.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,868 : 1,520,597 = 1,520,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,868/1,520,597 = 1,520,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,868x = 1,520,597 × 1,520,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,868x = 2,312,215,236,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,312,215,236,409/693,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,332,356.06
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