Finding the Third Proportional to 621,800 and 1,338,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,800 and 1,338,732 is: 2,882,282.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,800 : 1,338,732 = 1,338,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,800/1,338,732 = 1,338,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,800x = 1,338,732 × 1,338,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,800x = 1,792,203,367,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,792,203,367,824/621,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882,282.68
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