Finding the Third Proportional to 620,676 and 1,329,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,676 and 1,329,939 is: 2,849,695.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,676 : 1,329,939 = 1,329,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,676/1,329,939 = 1,329,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,676x = 1,329,939 × 1,329,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,676x = 1,768,737,743,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,737,743,721/620,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849,695.72
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