Finding the Third Proportional to 621,872 and 1,348,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,872 and 1,348,720 is: 2,925,112.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,872 : 1,348,720 = 1,348,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,872/1,348,720 = 1,348,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,872x = 1,348,720 × 1,348,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,872x = 1,819,045,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,819,045,638,400/621,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,925,112.63
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