Finding the Third Proportional to 626,265 and 1,395,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 626,265 and 1,395,963 is: 3,111,642.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626,265 : 1,395,963 = 1,395,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626,265/1,395,963 = 1,395,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626,265x = 1,395,963 × 1,395,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626,265x = 1,948,712,697,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,948,712,697,369/626,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,111,642.35
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