Finding the Third Proportional to 621,416 and 1,331,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,416 and 1,331,332 is: 2,852,267.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,416 : 1,331,332 = 1,331,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,416/1,331,332 = 1,331,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,416x = 1,331,332 × 1,331,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,416x = 1,772,444,894,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,772,444,894,224/621,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,852,267.88
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