Finding the Third Proportional to 621,984 and 1,405,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,984 and 1,405,344 is: 3,175,309.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,984 : 1,405,344 = 1,405,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,984/1,405,344 = 1,405,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,984x = 1,405,344 × 1,405,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,984x = 1,974,991,758,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,974,991,758,336/621,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,175,309.59
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