Finding the Third Proportional to 620,586 and 1,281,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,586 and 1,281,024 is: 2,644,311.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,586 : 1,281,024 = 1,281,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,586/1,281,024 = 1,281,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,586x = 1,281,024 × 1,281,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,586x = 1,641,022,488,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,641,022,488,576/620,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,644,311.16
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