Finding the Third Proportional to 624,269 and 1,346,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,269 and 1,346,872 is: 2,905,901.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,269 : 1,346,872 = 1,346,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,269/1,346,872 = 1,346,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,269x = 1,346,872 × 1,346,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,269x = 1,814,064,184,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,814,064,184,384/624,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,901.44
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