Finding the Third Proportional to 621,712 and 1,355,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,712 and 1,355,840 is: 2,956,838.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,712 : 1,355,840 = 1,355,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,712/1,355,840 = 1,355,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,712x = 1,355,840 × 1,355,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,712x = 1,838,302,105,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,838,302,105,600/621,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,956,838.71
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