Finding the Third Proportional to 693,928 and 1,606,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 693,928 and 1,606,345 is: 3,718,461.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,928 : 1,606,345 = 1,606,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,928/1,606,345 = 1,606,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,928x = 1,606,345 × 1,606,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,928x = 2,580,344,259,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,580,344,259,025/693,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,718,461.08
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