Finding the Third Proportional to 624,428 and 1,473,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,428 and 1,473,552 is: 3,477,351.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,428 : 1,473,552 = 1,473,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,428/1,473,552 = 1,473,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,428x = 1,473,552 × 1,473,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,428x = 2,171,355,496,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,355,496,704/624,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,351.27
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