Finding the Third Proportional to 624,836 and 1,344,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,836 and 1,344,604 is: 2,893,495.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,836 : 1,344,604 = 1,344,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,836/1,344,604 = 1,344,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,836x = 1,344,604 × 1,344,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,836x = 1,807,959,916,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,807,959,916,816/624,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,893,495.12
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