Finding the Third Proportional to 695,490 and 1,466,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,490 and 1,466,739 is: 3,093,248.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,490 : 1,466,739 = 1,466,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,490/1,466,739 = 1,466,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,490x = 1,466,739 × 1,466,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,490x = 2,151,323,294,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,151,323,294,121/695,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,093,248.35
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