Finding the Third Proportional to 624,269.50 and 1,346,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,269.50 and 1,346,873 is: 2,905,903.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,269.50 : 1,346,873 = 1,346,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,269.50/1,346,873 = 1,346,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,269.50x = 1,346,873 × 1,346,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,269.50x = 1,814,066,878,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,814,066,878,129/624,269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,903.42
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