Finding the Third Proportional to 625,514 and 1,365,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,514 and 1,365,724 is: 2,981,870.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,514 : 1,365,724 = 1,365,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,514/1,365,724 = 1,365,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,514x = 1,365,724 × 1,365,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,514x = 1,865,202,044,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,865,202,044,176/625,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,981,870.98
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