Finding the Third Proportional to 600,834 and 1,286,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,834 and 1,286,958 is: 2,756,603.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,834 : 1,286,958 = 1,286,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,834/1,286,958 = 1,286,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,834x = 1,286,958 × 1,286,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,834x = 1,656,260,893,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,656,260,893,764/600,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,756,603.14
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