Finding the Third Proportional to 629,577 and 1,348,984.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,577 and 1,348,984.50 is: 2,890,447.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,577 : 1,348,984.50 = 1,348,984.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,577/1,348,984.50 = 1,348,984.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,577x = 1,348,984.50 × 1,348,984.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,577x = 1,819,759,181,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,819,759,181,240.25/629,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,890,447.37
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