Finding the Third Proportional to 621,812 and 1,342,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,812 and 1,342,876 is: 2,900,098.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,812 : 1,342,876 = 1,342,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,812/1,342,876 = 1,342,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,812x = 1,342,876 × 1,342,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,812x = 1,803,315,951,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,803,315,951,376/621,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,900,098.34
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