Finding the Third Proportional to 603,184 and 1,255,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,184 and 1,255,976 is: 2,615,247.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,184 : 1,255,976 = 1,255,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,184/1,255,976 = 1,255,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,184x = 1,255,976 × 1,255,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,184x = 1,577,475,712,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,475,712,576/603,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,247.94
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