Finding the Third Proportional to 621,268 and 1,358,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,268 and 1,358,850 is: 2,972,104.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,268 : 1,358,850 = 1,358,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,268/1,358,850 = 1,358,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,268x = 1,358,850 × 1,358,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,268x = 1,846,473,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,473,322,500/621,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,972,104.35
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