Finding the Third Proportional to 601,408 and 1,398,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,408 and 1,398,400 is: 3,251,573.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,408 : 1,398,400 = 1,398,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,408/1,398,400 = 1,398,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,408x = 1,398,400 × 1,398,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,408x = 1,955,522,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,522,560,000/601,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,251,573.91
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