Finding the Third Proportional to 331,126 and 692,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,126 and 692,232 is: 1,447,138.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,126 : 692,232 = 692,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,126/692,232 = 692,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,126x = 692,232 × 692,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,126x = 479,185,141,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,185,141,824/331,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,138.38
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