Finding the Third Proportional to 623,898 and 1,277,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,898 and 1,277,307 is: 2,615,031.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,898 : 1,277,307 = 1,277,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,898/1,277,307 = 1,277,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,898x = 1,277,307 × 1,277,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,898x = 1,631,513,172,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,513,172,249/623,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,031.90
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