Finding the Third Proportional to 692,286 and 1,502,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,286 and 1,502,676 is: 3,261,708.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,286 : 1,502,676 = 1,502,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,286/1,502,676 = 1,502,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,286x = 1,502,676 × 1,502,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,286x = 2,258,035,160,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,258,035,160,976/692,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,708.54
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