Finding the Third Proportional to 692,276 and 1,502,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,276 and 1,502,649 is: 3,261,638.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,276 : 1,502,649 = 1,502,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,276/1,502,649 = 1,502,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,276x = 1,502,649 × 1,502,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,276x = 2,257,954,017,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,257,954,017,201/692,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,638.45
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