Finding the Third Proportional to 692,811 and 1,488,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,811 and 1,488,762 is: 3,199,158.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,811 : 1,488,762 = 1,488,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,811/1,488,762 = 1,488,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,811x = 1,488,762 × 1,488,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,811x = 2,216,412,292,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,216,412,292,644/692,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,199,158.63
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