Finding the Third Proportional to 621,438 and 1,346,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,438 and 1,346,556 is: 2,917,769.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,438 : 1,346,556 = 1,346,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,438/1,346,556 = 1,346,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,438x = 1,346,556 × 1,346,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,438x = 1,813,213,061,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,813,213,061,136/621,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,917,769.85
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