Finding the Third Proportional to 603,314 and 1,191,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,314 and 1,191,400 is: 2,352,728.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,314 : 1,191,400 = 1,191,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,314/1,191,400 = 1,191,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,314x = 1,191,400 × 1,191,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,314x = 1,419,433,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,419,433,960,000/603,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,352,728.36
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