Finding the Third Proportional to 692,465 and 1,035,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,465 and 1,035,929 is: 1,549,751.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,465 : 1,035,929 = 1,035,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,465/1,035,929 = 1,035,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,465x = 1,035,929 × 1,035,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,465x = 1,073,148,893,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,148,893,041/692,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,751.82
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