Finding the Third Proportional to 612,954 and 1,299,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,954 and 1,299,624 is: 2,755,545.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,954 : 1,299,624 = 1,299,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,954/1,299,624 = 1,299,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,954x = 1,299,624 × 1,299,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,954x = 1,689,022,541,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,689,022,541,376/612,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,545.34
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