Finding the Third Proportional to 623,466 and 1,340,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,466 and 1,340,173 is: 2,880,772.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,466 : 1,340,173 = 1,340,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,466/1,340,173 = 1,340,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,466x = 1,340,173 × 1,340,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,466x = 1,796,063,669,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,796,063,669,929/623,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,772.44
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