Finding the Third Proportional to 624,024 and 1,472,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,024 and 1,472,580 is: 3,475,013.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,024 : 1,472,580 = 1,472,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,024/1,472,580 = 1,472,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,024x = 1,472,580 × 1,472,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,024x = 2,168,491,856,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,168,491,856,400/624,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,475,013.55
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