Finding the Third Proportional to 600,036 and 1,305,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,036 and 1,305,288 is: 2,839,457.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,036 : 1,305,288 = 1,305,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,036/1,305,288 = 1,305,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,036x = 1,305,288 × 1,305,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,036x = 1,703,776,762,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,703,776,762,944/600,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,839,457.57
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