Finding the Third Proportional to 614,637 and 1,341,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,637 and 1,341,342 is: 2,927,253.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,637 : 1,341,342 = 1,341,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,637/1,341,342 = 1,341,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,637x = 1,341,342 × 1,341,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,637x = 1,799,198,360,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,799,198,360,964/614,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,927,253.58
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