Finding the Third Proportional to 623,422 and 1,344,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,422 and 1,344,135 is: 2,898,035.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,422 : 1,344,135 = 1,344,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,422/1,344,135 = 1,344,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,422x = 1,344,135 × 1,344,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,422x = 1,806,698,898,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,806,698,898,225/623,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,898,035.20
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