Finding the Third Proportional to 621,681 and 1,287,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,681 and 1,287,588 is: 2,666,774.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,681 : 1,287,588 = 1,287,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,681/1,287,588 = 1,287,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,681x = 1,287,588 × 1,287,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,681x = 1,657,882,857,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,657,882,857,744/621,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,666,774.21
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