Finding the Third Proportional to 601,344 and 1,398,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,344 and 1,398,276 is: 3,251,343.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,344 : 1,398,276 = 1,398,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,344/1,398,276 = 1,398,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,344x = 1,398,276 × 1,398,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,344x = 1,955,175,772,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,175,772,176/601,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,251,343.28
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