Finding the Third Proportional to 625,539 and 1,339,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,539 and 1,339,650 is: 2,868,985.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,539 : 1,339,650 = 1,339,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,539/1,339,650 = 1,339,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,539x = 1,339,650 × 1,339,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,539x = 1,794,662,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,794,662,122,500/625,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,868,985.18
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