Finding the Third Proportional to 612,220 and 1,429,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,220 and 1,429,637 is: 3,338,443.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,220 : 1,429,637 = 1,429,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,220/1,429,637 = 1,429,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,220x = 1,429,637 × 1,429,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,220x = 2,043,861,951,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,043,861,951,769/612,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,338,443.62
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