Finding the Third Proportional to 624,942 and 1,344,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 624,942 and 1,344,816 is: 2,893,916.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,942 : 1,344,816 = 1,344,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,942/1,344,816 = 1,344,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,942x = 1,344,816 × 1,344,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,942x = 1,808,530,073,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,808,530,073,856/624,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,893,916.67
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