Finding the Third Proportional to 692,682 and 1,036,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,682 and 1,036,254 is: 1,550,238.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,682 : 1,036,254 = 1,036,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,682/1,036,254 = 1,036,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,682x = 1,036,254 × 1,036,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,682x = 1,073,822,352,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,822,352,516/692,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,238.57
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