Finding the Third Proportional to 624,914 and 1,338,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,914 and 1,338,399 is: 2,866,493.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,914 : 1,338,399 = 1,338,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,914/1,338,399 = 1,338,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,914x = 1,338,399 × 1,338,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,914x = 1,791,311,883,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,791,311,883,201/624,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,866,493.44
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