Finding the Third Proportional to 625,872 and 1,351,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,872 and 1,351,509 is: 2,918,450.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,872 : 1,351,509 = 1,351,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,872/1,351,509 = 1,351,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,872x = 1,351,509 × 1,351,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,872x = 1,826,576,577,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,826,576,577,081/625,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,918,450.70
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