Finding the Third Proportional to 600,922 and 1,218,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,922 and 1,218,438 is: 2,470,522.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,922 : 1,218,438 = 1,218,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,922/1,218,438 = 1,218,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,922x = 1,218,438 × 1,218,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,922x = 1,484,591,159,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,591,159,844/600,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,470,522.23
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