Finding the Third Proportional to 627,218 and 942,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,218 and 942,240 is: 1,415,482.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,218 : 942,240 = 942,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,218/942,240 = 942,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,218x = 942,240 × 942,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,218x = 887,816,217,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,816,217,600/627,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,482.68
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