Finding the Third Proportional to 621,024 and 1,264,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,024 and 1,264,886 is: 2,576,287.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,024 : 1,264,886 = 1,264,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,024/1,264,886 = 1,264,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,024x = 1,264,886 × 1,264,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,024x = 1,599,936,592,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,936,592,996/621,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576,287.86
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