Finding the Third Proportional to 692,896 and 1,565,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,896 and 1,565,020 is: 3,534,856.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,896 : 1,565,020 = 1,565,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,896/1,565,020 = 1,565,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,896x = 1,565,020 × 1,565,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,896x = 2,449,287,600,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,449,287,600,400/692,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,534,856.03
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