Finding the Third Proportional to 695,478 and 1,466,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,478 and 1,466,712 is: 3,093,187.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,478 : 1,466,712 = 1,466,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,478/1,466,712 = 1,466,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,478x = 1,466,712 × 1,466,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,478x = 2,151,244,090,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,151,244,090,944/695,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,093,187.84
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