Finding the Third Proportional to 620,382 and 1,339,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,382 and 1,339,800 is: 2,893,481.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,382 : 1,339,800 = 1,339,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,382/1,339,800 = 1,339,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,382x = 1,339,800 × 1,339,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,382x = 1,795,064,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,795,064,040,000/620,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,893,481.82
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