Finding the Third Proportional to 601,472 and 1,306,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,472 and 1,306,592 is: 2,838,341.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,472 : 1,306,592 = 1,306,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,472/1,306,592 = 1,306,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,472x = 1,306,592 × 1,306,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,472x = 1,707,182,654,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,707,182,654,464/601,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838,341.03
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