Finding the Third Proportional to 692,660 and 1,036,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,660 and 1,036,203 is: 1,550,135.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,660 : 1,036,203 = 1,036,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,660/1,036,203 = 1,036,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,660x = 1,036,203 × 1,036,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,660x = 1,073,716,657,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,716,657,209/692,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,135.21
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