Finding the Third Proportional to 621,798 and 1,338,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,798 and 1,338,728 is: 2,882,274.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,798 : 1,338,728 = 1,338,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,798/1,338,728 = 1,338,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,798x = 1,338,728 × 1,338,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,798x = 1,792,192,657,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,792,192,657,984/621,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882,274.72
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