Finding the Third Proportional to 622,266 and 1,357,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 622,266 and 1,357,159 is: 2,959,956.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622,266 : 1,357,159 = 1,357,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622,266/1,357,159 = 1,357,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622,266x = 1,357,159 × 1,357,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622,266x = 1,841,880,551,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,841,880,551,281/622,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,959,956.92
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