Finding the Third Proportional to 623,872.13 and 1,277,245.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,872.13 and 1,277,245.97 is: 2,614,890.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,872.13 : 1,277,245.97 = 1,277,245.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,872.13/1,277,245.97 = 1,277,245.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,872.13x = 1,277,245.97 × 1,277,245.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,872.13x = 1,631,357,264,688.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,357,264,688.13/623,872.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,614,890.45
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