Finding the Third Proportional to 692,470 and 1,035,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,470 and 1,035,937 is: 1,549,764.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,470 : 1,035,937 = 1,035,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,470/1,035,937 = 1,035,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,470x = 1,035,937 × 1,035,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,470x = 1,073,165,467,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,165,467,969/692,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,764.56
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