Finding the Third Proportional to 625,340 and 1,272,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,340 and 1,272,761 is: 2,590,463.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,340 : 1,272,761 = 1,272,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,340/1,272,761 = 1,272,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,340x = 1,272,761 × 1,272,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,340x = 1,619,920,563,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,619,920,563,121/625,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,590,463.69
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