Finding the Third Proportional to 627,384 and 1,480,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,384 and 1,480,812 is: 3,495,154.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,384 : 1,480,812 = 1,480,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,384/1,480,812 = 1,480,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,384x = 1,480,812 × 1,480,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,384x = 2,192,804,179,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,192,804,179,344/627,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,154.77
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