Finding the Third Proportional to 621,603 and 1,358,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,603 and 1,358,762 is: 2,970,117.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,603 : 1,358,762 = 1,358,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,603/1,358,762 = 1,358,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,603x = 1,358,762 × 1,358,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,603x = 1,846,234,172,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,234,172,644/621,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,970,117.86
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