Finding the Third Proportional to 699,932 and 1,499,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 699,932 and 1,499,000 is: 3,210,313.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699,932 : 1,499,000 = 1,499,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699,932/1,499,000 = 1,499,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699,932x = 1,499,000 × 1,499,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699,932x = 2,247,001,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,247,001,000,000/699,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,210,313.29
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