Finding the Third Proportional to 600,334 and 1,311,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,334 and 1,311,475 is: 2,865,016.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,334 : 1,311,475 = 1,311,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,334/1,311,475 = 1,311,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,334x = 1,311,475 × 1,311,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,334x = 1,719,966,675,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,966,675,625/600,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,016.27
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