Finding the Third Proportional to 623,394 and 1,342,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,394 and 1,342,122 is: 2,889,491.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,394 : 1,342,122 = 1,342,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,394/1,342,122 = 1,342,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,394x = 1,342,122 × 1,342,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,394x = 1,801,291,462,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,801,291,462,884/623,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,889,491.18
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