Finding the Third Proportional to 622,566 and 1,360,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 622,566 and 1,360,461 is: 2,972,944.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622,566 : 1,360,461 = 1,360,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622,566/1,360,461 = 1,360,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622,566x = 1,360,461 × 1,360,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622,566x = 1,850,854,132,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,850,854,132,521/622,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,972,944.45
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