Finding the Third Proportional to 600,600 and 1,305,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,600 and 1,305,744 is: 2,838,773.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,600 : 1,305,744 = 1,305,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,600/1,305,744 = 1,305,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,600x = 1,305,744 × 1,305,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,600x = 1,704,967,393,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,704,967,393,536/600,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838,773.55
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