Finding the Third Proportional to 600,244 and 1,280,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,244 and 1,280,840 is: 2,733,140.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,244 : 1,280,840 = 1,280,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,244/1,280,840 = 1,280,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,244x = 1,280,840 × 1,280,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,244x = 1,640,551,105,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,551,105,600/600,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,733,140.37
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