Finding the Third Proportional to 603,014 and 1,310,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,014 and 1,310,836 is: 2,849,504.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,014 : 1,310,836 = 1,310,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,014/1,310,836 = 1,310,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,014x = 1,310,836 × 1,310,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,014x = 1,718,291,018,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,718,291,018,896/603,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849,504.35
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