Finding the Third Proportional to 692,914 and 1,481,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,914 and 1,481,588 is: 3,167,929.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,914 : 1,481,588 = 1,481,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,914/1,481,588 = 1,481,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,914x = 1,481,588 × 1,481,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,914x = 2,195,103,001,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,195,103,001,744/692,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,167,929.93
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