Finding the Third Proportional to 621,226 and 1,330,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,226 and 1,330,988 is: 2,851,665.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,226 : 1,330,988 = 1,330,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,226/1,330,988 = 1,330,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,226x = 1,330,988 × 1,330,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,226x = 1,771,529,056,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,771,529,056,144/621,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,851,665.99
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