Finding the Third Proportional to 623,512 and 1,344,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,512 and 1,344,317 is: 2,898,401.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,512 : 1,344,317 = 1,344,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,512/1,344,317 = 1,344,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,512x = 1,344,317 × 1,344,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,512x = 1,807,188,196,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,807,188,196,489/623,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,898,401.63
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