Finding the Third Proportional to 601,590 and 1,284,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,590 and 1,284,363 is: 2,742,047.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,590 : 1,284,363 = 1,284,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,590/1,284,363 = 1,284,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,590x = 1,284,363 × 1,284,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,590x = 1,649,588,315,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,649,588,315,769/601,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,742,047.43
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