Finding the Third Proportional to 692,316 and 1,495,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,316 and 1,495,350 is: 3,229,842.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,316 : 1,495,350 = 1,495,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,316/1,495,350 = 1,495,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,316x = 1,495,350 × 1,495,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,316x = 2,236,071,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,071,622,500/692,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,229,842.47
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