Finding the Third Proportional to 695,428 and 1,490,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,428 and 1,490,660 is: 3,195,251.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,428 : 1,490,660 = 1,490,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,428/1,490,660 = 1,490,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,428x = 1,490,660 × 1,490,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,428x = 2,222,067,235,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,222,067,235,600/695,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,195,251.32
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