Finding the Third Proportional to 625,416 and 1,474,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,416 and 1,474,908 is: 3,478,250.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,416 : 1,474,908 = 1,474,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,416/1,474,908 = 1,474,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,416x = 1,474,908 × 1,474,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,416x = 2,175,353,608,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,175,353,608,464/625,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,478,250.65
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