Finding the Third Proportional to 627,519 and 1,292,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,519 and 1,292,177 is: 2,660,830.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,519 : 1,292,177 = 1,292,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,519/1,292,177 = 1,292,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,519x = 1,292,177 × 1,292,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,519x = 1,669,721,399,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,721,399,329/627,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,660,830.03
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