Finding the Third Proportional to 620,850 and 1,330,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,850 and 1,330,242 is: 2,850,195.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,850 : 1,330,242 = 1,330,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,850/1,330,242 = 1,330,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,850x = 1,330,242 × 1,330,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,850x = 1,769,543,778,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,543,778,564/620,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,850,195.34
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