Finding the Third Proportional to 623,912 and 1,277,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,912 and 1,277,394 is: 2,615,329.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,912 : 1,277,394 = 1,277,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,912/1,277,394 = 1,277,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,912x = 1,277,394 × 1,277,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,912x = 1,631,735,431,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,735,431,236/623,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,329.46
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