Finding the Third Proportional to 600,288 and 1,311,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,288 and 1,311,168 is: 2,863,894.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,288 : 1,311,168 = 1,311,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,288/1,311,168 = 1,311,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,288x = 1,311,168 × 1,311,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,288x = 1,719,161,524,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,161,524,224/600,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,863,894.54
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