Finding the Third Proportional to 624,842 and 1,293,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,842 and 1,293,991 is: 2,679,737.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,842 : 1,293,991 = 1,293,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,842/1,293,991 = 1,293,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,842x = 1,293,991 × 1,293,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,842x = 1,674,412,708,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,674,412,708,081/624,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,679,737.77
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