Finding the Third Proportional to 627,687 and 1,372,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,687 and 1,372,743 is: 3,002,170.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,687 : 1,372,743 = 1,372,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,687/1,372,743 = 1,372,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,687x = 1,372,743 × 1,372,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,687x = 1,884,423,344,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,884,423,344,049/627,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,002,170.42
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