Finding the Third Proportional to 692,488 and 1,043,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,488 and 1,043,288 is: 1,571,795.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,488 : 1,043,288 = 1,043,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,488/1,043,288 = 1,043,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,488x = 1,043,288 × 1,043,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,488x = 1,088,449,850,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,088,449,850,944/692,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,571,795.97
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