Finding the Third Proportional to 624,030 and 1,216,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,030 and 1,216,956 is: 2,373,254.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,030 : 1,216,956 = 1,216,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,030/1,216,956 = 1,216,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,030x = 1,216,956 × 1,216,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,030x = 1,480,981,905,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,480,981,905,936/624,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,373,254.34
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