Finding the Third Proportional to 692,976 and 1,036,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,976 and 1,036,639 is: 1,550,732.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,976 : 1,036,639 = 1,036,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,976/1,036,639 = 1,036,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,976x = 1,036,639 × 1,036,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,976x = 1,074,620,416,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,620,416,321/692,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,732.52
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