Finding the Third Proportional to 624,410 and 1,473,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,410 and 1,473,505 is: 3,477,229.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,410 : 1,473,505 = 1,473,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,410/1,473,505 = 1,473,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,410x = 1,473,505 × 1,473,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,410x = 2,171,216,985,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,216,985,025/624,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,229.68
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