Finding the Third Proportional to 695,588 and 1,465,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 695,588 and 1,465,894 is: 3,089,249.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695,588 : 1,465,894 = 1,465,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695,588/1,465,894 = 1,465,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695,588x = 1,465,894 × 1,465,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695,588x = 2,148,845,219,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,148,845,219,236/695,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,089,249.99
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