Finding the Third Proportional to 697,592 and 1,490,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,592 and 1,490,344 is: 3,183,988.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,592 : 1,490,344 = 1,490,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,592/1,490,344 = 1,490,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,592x = 1,490,344 × 1,490,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,592x = 2,221,125,238,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,221,125,238,336/697,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,183,988.98
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