Finding the Third Proportional to 601,332 and 1,305,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,332 and 1,305,264 is: 2,833,233.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,332 : 1,305,264 = 1,305,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,332/1,305,264 = 1,305,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,332x = 1,305,264 × 1,305,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,332x = 1,703,714,109,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,703,714,109,696/601,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,833,233.74
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