Finding the Third Proportional to 621,948 and 1,299,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,948 and 1,299,132 is: 2,713,641.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,948 : 1,299,132 = 1,299,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,948/1,299,132 = 1,299,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,948x = 1,299,132 × 1,299,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,948x = 1,687,743,953,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,687,743,953,424/621,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,713,641.58
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