Finding the Third Proportional to 620,855 and 1,330,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,855 and 1,330,258 is: 2,850,240.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,855 : 1,330,258 = 1,330,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,855/1,330,258 = 1,330,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,855x = 1,330,258 × 1,330,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,855x = 1,769,586,346,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,586,346,564/620,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,850,240.95
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