Finding the Third Proportional to 624,484 and 1,473,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,484 and 1,473,686 is: 3,477,671.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,484 : 1,473,686 = 1,473,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,484/1,473,686 = 1,473,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,484x = 1,473,686 × 1,473,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,484x = 2,171,750,426,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,750,426,596/624,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,671.85
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