Finding the Third Proportional to 692,266 and 1,487,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,266 and 1,487,948 is: 3,198,177.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,266 : 1,487,948 = 1,487,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,266/1,487,948 = 1,487,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,266x = 1,487,948 × 1,487,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,266x = 2,213,989,250,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,213,989,250,704/692,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,198,177.07
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