Finding the Third Proportional to 600,772 and 1,218,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,772 and 1,218,122 is: 2,469,857.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,772 : 1,218,122 = 1,218,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,772/1,218,122 = 1,218,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,772x = 1,218,122 × 1,218,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,772x = 1,483,821,206,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,483,821,206,884/600,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,469,857.46
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