Finding the Third Proportional to 600,056 and 1,280,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,056 and 1,280,464 is: 2,732,391.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,056 : 1,280,464 = 1,280,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,056/1,280,464 = 1,280,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,056x = 1,280,464 × 1,280,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,056x = 1,639,588,055,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,588,055,296/600,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,732,391.74
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