Finding the Third Proportional to 621,544 and 1,361,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,544 and 1,361,204 is: 2,981,086.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,544 : 1,361,204 = 1,361,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,544/1,361,204 = 1,361,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,544x = 1,361,204 × 1,361,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,544x = 1,852,876,329,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,852,876,329,616/621,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,981,086.34
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