Finding the Third Proportional to 601,702 and 1,311,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,702 and 1,311,354 is: 2,857,975.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,702 : 1,311,354 = 1,311,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,702/1,311,354 = 1,311,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,702x = 1,311,354 × 1,311,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,702x = 1,719,649,313,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,649,313,316/601,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,857,975.07
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