Finding the Third Proportional to 600,460 and 1,319,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,460 and 1,319,017 is: 2,897,455.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,460 : 1,319,017 = 1,319,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,460/1,319,017 = 1,319,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,460x = 1,319,017 × 1,319,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,460x = 1,739,805,846,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,739,805,846,289/600,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,897,455.03
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