Finding the Third Proportional to 623,838 and 1,312,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,838 and 1,312,866 is: 2,762,924.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,838 : 1,312,866 = 1,312,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,838/1,312,866 = 1,312,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,838x = 1,312,866 × 1,312,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,838x = 1,723,617,133,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,723,617,133,956/623,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,762,924.24
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