Finding the Third Proportional to 692,674 and 1,036,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,674 and 1,036,242 is: 1,550,220.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,674 : 1,036,242 = 1,036,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,674/1,036,242 = 1,036,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,674x = 1,036,242 × 1,036,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,674x = 1,073,797,482,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,797,482,564/692,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,220.57
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