Finding the Third Proportional to 600,968 and 1,224,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,968 and 1,224,198 is: 2,493,744.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,968 : 1,224,198 = 1,224,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,968/1,224,198 = 1,224,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,968x = 1,224,198 × 1,224,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,968x = 1,498,660,743,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,498,660,743,204/600,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493,744.66
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