Finding the Third Proportional to 621,292 and 1,358,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,292 and 1,358,882 is: 2,972,129.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,292 : 1,358,882 = 1,358,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,292/1,358,882 = 1,358,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,292x = 1,358,882 × 1,358,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,292x = 1,846,560,289,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,560,289,924/621,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,972,129.51
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