Finding the Third Proportional to 603,059 and 1,255,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,059 and 1,255,741 is: 2,614,811.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,059 : 1,255,741 = 1,255,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,059/1,255,741 = 1,255,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,059x = 1,255,741 × 1,255,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,059x = 1,576,885,459,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,885,459,081/603,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,614,811.25
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