Finding the Third Proportional to 692,614 and 1,440,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,614 and 1,440,644 is: 2,996,553.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,614 : 1,440,644 = 1,440,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,614/1,440,644 = 1,440,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,614x = 1,440,644 × 1,440,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,614x = 2,075,455,134,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,455,134,736/692,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,996,553.83
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