Finding the Third Proportional to 695,517 and 1,465,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,517 and 1,465,758 is: 3,088,992.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,517 : 1,465,758 = 1,465,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,517/1,465,758 = 1,465,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,517x = 1,465,758 × 1,465,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,517x = 2,148,446,514,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,148,446,514,564/695,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,088,992.09
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