Finding the Third Proportional to 294,786 and 692,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,786 and 692,928 is: 1,628,806.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,786 : 692,928 = 692,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,786/692,928 = 692,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,786x = 692,928 × 692,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,786x = 480,149,213,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,149,213,184/294,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,806.03
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