Finding the Third Proportional to 624,546 and 1,343,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,546 and 1,343,817 is: 2,891,450.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,546 : 1,343,817 = 1,343,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,546/1,343,817 = 1,343,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,546x = 1,343,817 × 1,343,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,546x = 1,805,844,129,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,805,844,129,489/624,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,891,450.96
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