Finding the Third Proportional to 600,048 and 1,280,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,048 and 1,280,448 is: 2,732,359.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,048 : 1,280,448 = 1,280,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,048/1,280,448 = 1,280,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,048x = 1,280,448 × 1,280,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,048x = 1,639,547,080,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,547,080,704/600,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,732,359.88
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