Finding the Third Proportional to 699,630 and 1,483,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,630 and 1,483,335 is: 3,144,923.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,630 : 1,483,335 = 1,483,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,630/1,483,335 = 1,483,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,630x = 1,483,335 × 1,483,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,630x = 2,200,282,722,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,200,282,722,225/699,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,144,923.35
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