Finding the Third Proportional to 627,201 and 1,354,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,201 and 1,354,998 is: 2,927,322.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,201 : 1,354,998 = 1,354,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,201/1,354,998 = 1,354,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,201x = 1,354,998 × 1,354,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,201x = 1,836,019,580,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,836,019,580,004/627,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,927,322.47
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