Finding the Third Proportional to 621,456 and 1,346,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,456 and 1,346,592 is: 2,917,841.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,456 : 1,346,592 = 1,346,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,456/1,346,592 = 1,346,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,456x = 1,346,592 × 1,346,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,456x = 1,813,310,014,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,813,310,014,464/621,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,917,841.35
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