Finding the Third Proportional to 600,054 and 1,280,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,054 and 1,280,460 is: 2,732,383.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,054 : 1,280,460 = 1,280,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,054/1,280,460 = 1,280,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,054x = 1,280,460 × 1,280,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,054x = 1,639,577,811,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,577,811,600/600,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,732,383.77
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