Finding the Third Proportional to 692,028 and 1,497,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,028 and 1,497,747 is: 3,241,553.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,028 : 1,497,747 = 1,497,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,028/1,497,747 = 1,497,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,028x = 1,497,747 × 1,497,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,028x = 2,243,246,076,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,243,246,076,009/692,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,241,553.92
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