Finding the Third Proportional to 621,266 and 1,358,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,266 and 1,358,846 is: 2,972,096.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,266 : 1,358,846 = 1,358,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,266/1,358,846 = 1,358,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,266x = 1,358,846 × 1,358,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,266x = 1,846,462,451,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,462,451,716/621,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,972,096.42
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