Finding the Third Proportional to 695,568 and 1,465,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,568 and 1,465,862 is: 3,089,203.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,568 : 1,465,862 = 1,465,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,568/1,465,862 = 1,465,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,568x = 1,465,862 × 1,465,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,568x = 2,148,751,403,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,148,751,403,044/695,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,089,203.94
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