Finding the Third Proportional to 621,262 and 1,358,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,262 and 1,358,838 is: 2,972,080.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,262 : 1,358,838 = 1,358,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,262/1,358,838 = 1,358,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,262x = 1,358,838 × 1,358,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,262x = 1,846,440,710,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,440,710,244/621,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,972,080.56
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