Finding the Third Proportional to 603,088 and 1,268,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,088 and 1,268,168 is: 2,666,692.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,088 : 1,268,168 = 1,268,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,088/1,268,168 = 1,268,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,088x = 1,268,168 × 1,268,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,088x = 1,608,250,076,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,608,250,076,224/603,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,666,692.22
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