Finding the Third Proportional to 625,276 and 1,272,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,276 and 1,272,649 is: 2,590,272.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,276 : 1,272,649 = 1,272,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,276/1,272,649 = 1,272,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,276x = 1,272,649 × 1,272,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,276x = 1,619,635,477,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,619,635,477,201/625,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,590,272.90
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