Finding the Third Proportional to 624,509 and 1,473,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,509 and 1,473,753 is: 3,477,848.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,509 : 1,473,753 = 1,473,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,509/1,473,753 = 1,473,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,509x = 1,473,753 × 1,473,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,509x = 2,171,947,905,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,947,905,009/624,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,848.85
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