Finding the Third Proportional to 601,632 and 1,307,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,632 and 1,307,005 is: 2,839,380.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,632 : 1,307,005 = 1,307,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,632/1,307,005 = 1,307,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,632x = 1,307,005 × 1,307,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,632x = 1,708,262,070,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,262,070,025/601,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,839,380.34
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