Finding the Third Proportional to 624,044 and 1,472,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,044 and 1,472,628 is: 3,475,128.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,044 : 1,472,628 = 1,472,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,044/1,472,628 = 1,472,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,044x = 1,472,628 × 1,472,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,044x = 2,168,633,226,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,168,633,226,384/624,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,475,128.72
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