Finding the Third Proportional to 600,228 and 1,280,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,228 and 1,280,808 is: 2,733,076.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,228 : 1,280,808 = 1,280,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,228/1,280,808 = 1,280,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,228x = 1,280,808 × 1,280,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,228x = 1,640,469,132,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,469,132,864/600,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,733,076.65
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