Finding the Third Proportional to 600,062 and 1,416,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,062 and 1,416,502 is: 3,343,784.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,062 : 1,416,502 = 1,416,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,062/1,416,502 = 1,416,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,062x = 1,416,502 × 1,416,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,062x = 2,006,477,916,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,477,916,004/600,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,784.34
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