Finding the Third Proportional to 620,860 and 1,330,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 620,860 and 1,330,262 is: 2,850,235.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620,860 : 1,330,262 = 1,330,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620,860/1,330,262 = 1,330,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620,860x = 1,330,262 × 1,330,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620,860x = 1,769,596,988,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,596,988,644/620,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,850,235.14
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