Finding the Third Proportional to 621,148 and 1,330,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,148 and 1,330,873 is: 2,851,531.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,148 : 1,330,873 = 1,330,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,148/1,330,873 = 1,330,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,148x = 1,330,873 × 1,330,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,148x = 1,771,222,942,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,771,222,942,129/621,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,851,531.26
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