Finding the Third Proportional to 621,124 and 1,337,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,124 and 1,337,278 is: 2,879,155.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,124 : 1,337,278 = 1,337,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,124/1,337,278 = 1,337,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,124x = 1,337,278 × 1,337,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,124x = 1,788,312,449,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,788,312,449,284/621,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,879,155.29
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