Finding the Third Proportional to 692,966 and 1,518,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,966 and 1,518,340 is: 3,326,795.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,966 : 1,518,340 = 1,518,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,966/1,518,340 = 1,518,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,966x = 1,518,340 × 1,518,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,966x = 2,305,356,355,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,305,356,355,600/692,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,326,795.77
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