Finding the Third Proportional to 699,720 and 1,449,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,720 and 1,449,232 is: 3,001,591.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,720 : 1,449,232 = 1,449,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,720/1,449,232 = 1,449,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,720x = 1,449,232 × 1,449,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,720x = 2,100,273,389,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,100,273,389,824/699,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,001,591.19
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