Finding the Third Proportional to 621,782 and 1,341,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,782 and 1,341,644 is: 2,894,919.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,782 : 1,341,644 = 1,341,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,782/1,341,644 = 1,341,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,782x = 1,341,644 × 1,341,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,782x = 1,800,008,622,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,800,008,622,736/621,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,894,919.16
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