Finding the Third Proportional to 624,420 and 1,473,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,420 and 1,473,534 is: 3,477,310.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,420 : 1,473,534 = 1,473,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,420/1,473,534 = 1,473,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,420x = 1,473,534 × 1,473,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,420x = 2,171,302,449,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,302,449,156/624,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,310.86
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