Finding the Third Proportional to 621,296 and 1,358,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,296 and 1,358,904 is: 2,972,206.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,296 : 1,358,904 = 1,358,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,296/1,358,904 = 1,358,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,296x = 1,358,904 × 1,358,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,296x = 1,846,620,081,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,620,081,216/621,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,972,206.62
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