Finding the Third Proportional to 600,929 and 1,218,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,929 and 1,218,452 is: 2,470,550.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,929 : 1,218,452 = 1,218,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,929/1,218,452 = 1,218,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,929x = 1,218,452 × 1,218,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,929x = 1,484,625,276,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,625,276,304/600,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,470,550.23
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