Finding the Third Proportional to 624,138 and 1,343,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,138 and 1,343,079 is: 2,890,164.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,138 : 1,343,079 = 1,343,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,138/1,343,079 = 1,343,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,138x = 1,343,079 × 1,343,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,138x = 1,803,861,200,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,803,861,200,241/624,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,890,164.03
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