Finding the Third Proportional to 600,248 and 1,312,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,248 and 1,312,032 is: 2,867,861.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,248 : 1,312,032 = 1,312,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,248/1,312,032 = 1,312,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,248x = 1,312,032 × 1,312,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,248x = 1,721,427,969,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,721,427,969,024/600,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,867,861.23
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