Finding the Third Proportional to 620,833 and 1,330,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,833 and 1,330,214 is: 2,850,153.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,833 : 1,330,214 = 1,330,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,833/1,330,214 = 1,330,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,833x = 1,330,214 × 1,330,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,833x = 1,769,469,285,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,469,285,796/620,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,850,153.40
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