Finding the Third Proportional to 624,840 and 1,293,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,840 and 1,293,987 is: 2,679,729.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,840 : 1,293,987 = 1,293,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,840/1,293,987 = 1,293,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,840x = 1,293,987 × 1,293,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,840x = 1,674,402,356,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,674,402,356,169/624,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,679,729.78
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