Finding the Third Proportional to 696,861 and 1,477,455.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 696,861 and 1,477,455.75 is: 3,132,440.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,861 : 1,477,455.75 = 1,477,455.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,861/1,477,455.75 = 1,477,455.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,861x = 1,477,455.75 × 1,477,455.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,861x = 2,182,875,493,208.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,182,875,493,208.06/696,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,132,440.32
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