Finding the Third Proportional to 621,496 and 1,353,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,496 and 1,353,701 is: 2,948,540.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,496 : 1,353,701 = 1,353,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,496/1,353,701 = 1,353,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,496x = 1,353,701 × 1,353,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,496x = 1,832,506,397,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,832,506,397,401/621,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,948,540.94
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