Finding the Third Proportional to 621,686 and 1,342,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,686 and 1,342,624 is: 2,899,597.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,686 : 1,342,624 = 1,342,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,686/1,342,624 = 1,342,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,686x = 1,342,624 × 1,342,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,686x = 1,802,639,205,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,802,639,205,376/621,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,899,597.55
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