Finding the Third Proportional to 692,913 and 1,518,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,913 and 1,518,234 is: 3,326,585.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,913 : 1,518,234 = 1,518,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,913/1,518,234 = 1,518,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,913x = 1,518,234 × 1,518,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,913x = 2,305,034,478,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,305,034,478,756/692,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,326,585.70
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