Finding the Third Proportional to 624,406 and 1,473,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,406 and 1,473,495 is: 3,477,204.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,406 : 1,473,495 = 1,473,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,406/1,473,495 = 1,473,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,406x = 1,473,495 × 1,473,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,406x = 2,171,187,515,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,187,515,025/624,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,204.76
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