Finding the Third Proportional to 620,846 and 1,330,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,846 and 1,330,234 is: 2,850,179.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,846 : 1,330,234 = 1,330,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,846/1,330,234 = 1,330,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,846x = 1,330,234 × 1,330,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,846x = 1,769,522,494,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,522,494,756/620,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,850,179.42
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