Finding the Third Proportional to 625,572 and 1,339,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,572 and 1,339,722 is: 2,869,142.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,572 : 1,339,722 = 1,339,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,572/1,339,722 = 1,339,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,572x = 1,339,722 × 1,339,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,572x = 1,794,855,037,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,794,855,037,284/625,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,869,142.22
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