Finding the Third Proportional to 600,070 and 1,280,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,070 and 1,280,492 is: 2,732,447.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,070 : 1,280,492 = 1,280,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,070/1,280,492 = 1,280,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,070x = 1,280,492 × 1,280,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,070x = 1,639,659,762,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,659,762,064/600,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,732,447.48
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