Finding the Third Proportional to 692,274 and 1,502,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,274 and 1,502,645 is: 3,261,630.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,274 : 1,502,645 = 1,502,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,274/1,502,645 = 1,502,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,274x = 1,502,645 × 1,502,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,274x = 2,257,941,996,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,257,941,996,025/692,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,630.50
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