Finding the Third Proportional to 601,576 and 1,337,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,576 and 1,337,634 is: 2,974,295.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,576 : 1,337,634 = 1,337,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,576/1,337,634 = 1,337,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,576x = 1,337,634 × 1,337,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,576x = 1,789,264,717,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,789,264,717,956/601,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,974,295.38
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