Finding the Third Proportional to 600,064 and 1,416,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,064 and 1,416,507 is: 3,343,796.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,064 : 1,416,507 = 1,416,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,064/1,416,507 = 1,416,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,064x = 1,416,507 × 1,416,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,064x = 2,006,492,081,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,492,081,049/600,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,343,796.80
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