Finding the Third Proportional to 624,146 and 1,344,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,146 and 1,344,709 is: 2,897,146.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,146 : 1,344,709 = 1,344,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,146/1,344,709 = 1,344,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,146x = 1,344,709 × 1,344,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,146x = 1,808,242,294,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,808,242,294,681/624,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,897,146.33
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