Finding the Third Proportional to 623,500 and 1,351,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,500 and 1,351,928 is: 2,931,370.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,500 : 1,351,928 = 1,351,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,500/1,351,928 = 1,351,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,500x = 1,351,928 × 1,351,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,500x = 1,827,709,317,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,827,709,317,184/623,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,931,370.20
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