Finding the Third Proportional to 624,291 and 1,343,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,291 and 1,343,271 is: 2,890,281.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,291 : 1,343,271 = 1,343,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,291/1,343,271 = 1,343,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,291x = 1,343,271 × 1,343,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,291x = 1,804,376,979,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,804,376,979,441/624,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,890,281.90
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