Finding the Third Proportional to 623,700 and 1,352,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,700 and 1,352,295 is: 2,932,021.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,700 : 1,352,295 = 1,352,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,700/1,352,295 = 1,352,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,700x = 1,352,295 × 1,352,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,700x = 1,828,701,767,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,828,701,767,025/623,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,932,021.43
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