Finding the Third Proportional to 620,259.75 and 1,335,553.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,259.75 and 1,335,553.88 is: 2,875,737.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,259.75 : 1,335,553.88 = 1,335,553.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,259.75/1,335,553.88 = 1,335,553.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,259.75x = 1,335,553.88 × 1,335,553.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,259.75x = 1,783,704,153,027.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,783,704,153,027.52/620,259.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,875,737.39
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