Finding the Third Proportional to 627,813 and 1,336,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,813 and 1,336,536 is: 2,845,319.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,813 : 1,336,536 = 1,336,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,813/1,336,536 = 1,336,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,813x = 1,336,536 × 1,336,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,813x = 1,786,328,479,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,786,328,479,296/627,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,845,319.35
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