Finding the Third Proportional to 627,684 and 1,372,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,684 and 1,372,737 is: 3,002,158.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,684 : 1,372,737 = 1,372,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,684/1,372,737 = 1,372,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,684x = 1,372,737 × 1,372,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,684x = 1,884,406,871,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,884,406,871,169/627,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,002,158.52
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