Finding the Third Proportional to 627,770 and 1,341,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,770 and 1,341,724 is: 2,867,647.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,770 : 1,341,724 = 1,341,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,770/1,341,724 = 1,341,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,770x = 1,341,724 × 1,341,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,770x = 1,800,223,292,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,800,223,292,176/627,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,867,647.85
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