Finding the Third Proportional to 699,730 and 1,449,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,730 and 1,449,252 is: 3,001,631.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,730 : 1,449,252 = 1,449,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,730/1,449,252 = 1,449,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,730x = 1,449,252 × 1,449,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,730x = 2,100,331,359,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,100,331,359,504/699,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,001,631.14
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