Finding the Third Proportional to 623,226 and 1,377,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,226 and 1,377,237 is: 3,043,489.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,226 : 1,377,237 = 1,377,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,226/1,377,237 = 1,377,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,226x = 1,377,237 × 1,377,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,226x = 1,896,781,754,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,781,754,169/623,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,043,489.45
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