Finding the Third Proportional to 625,888 and 1,351,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,888 and 1,351,540 is: 2,918,509.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,888 : 1,351,540 = 1,351,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,888/1,351,540 = 1,351,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,888x = 1,351,540 × 1,351,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,888x = 1,826,660,371,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,826,660,371,600/625,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,918,509.98
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