Finding the Third Proportional to 692,103 and 1,501,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,103 and 1,501,710 is: 3,258,377.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,103 : 1,501,710 = 1,501,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,103/1,501,710 = 1,501,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,103x = 1,501,710 × 1,501,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,103x = 2,255,132,924,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,255,132,924,100/692,103 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,258,377.62
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