Finding the Third Proportional to 621,792 and 1,338,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,792 and 1,338,718 is: 2,882,259.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,792 : 1,338,718 = 1,338,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,792/1,338,718 = 1,338,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,792x = 1,338,718 × 1,338,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,792x = 1,792,165,883,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,792,165,883,524/621,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882,259.48
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