Finding the Third Proportional to 620,448 and 1,286,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,448 and 1,286,976 is: 2,669,534.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,448 : 1,286,976 = 1,286,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,448/1,286,976 = 1,286,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,448x = 1,286,976 × 1,286,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,448x = 1,656,307,224,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,656,307,224,576/620,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,669,534.31
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