Finding the Third Proportional to 600,804 and 1,218,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,804 and 1,218,186 is: 2,469,985.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,804 : 1,218,186 = 1,218,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,804/1,218,186 = 1,218,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,804x = 1,218,186 × 1,218,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,804x = 1,483,977,130,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,483,977,130,596/600,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,469,985.44
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