Finding the Third Proportional to 692,892 and 1,518,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,892 and 1,518,066 is: 3,325,950.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,892 : 1,518,066 = 1,518,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,892/1,518,066 = 1,518,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,892x = 1,518,066 × 1,518,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,892x = 2,304,524,380,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,304,524,380,356/692,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,325,950.34
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