Finding the Third Proportional to 647,624 and 1,374,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,624 and 1,374,169 is: 2,915,797.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,624 : 1,374,169 = 1,374,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,624/1,374,169 = 1,374,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,624x = 1,374,169 × 1,374,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,624x = 1,888,340,440,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,888,340,440,561/647,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,915,797.50
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