Finding the Third Proportional to 623,538 and 1,343,243.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,538 and 1,343,243.25 is: 2,893,652.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,538 : 1,343,243.25 = 1,343,243.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,538/1,343,243.25 = 1,343,243.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,538x = 1,343,243.25 × 1,343,243.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,538x = 1,804,302,428,670.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,804,302,428,670.56/623,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,893,652.72
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