Finding the Third Proportional to 692,057 and 1,487,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,057 and 1,487,578 is: 3,197,552.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,057 : 1,487,578 = 1,487,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,057/1,487,578 = 1,487,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,057x = 1,487,578 × 1,487,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,057x = 2,212,888,306,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,212,888,306,084/692,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,197,552.09
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