Finding the Third Proportional to 695,488 and 1,465,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,488 and 1,465,686 is: 3,088,817.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,488 : 1,465,686 = 1,465,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,488/1,465,686 = 1,465,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,488x = 1,465,686 × 1,465,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,488x = 2,148,235,450,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,148,235,450,596/695,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,088,817.42
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