Finding the Third Proportional to 603,318 and 1,191,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,318 and 1,191,408 is: 2,352,744.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,318 : 1,191,408 = 1,191,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,318/1,191,408 = 1,191,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,318x = 1,191,408 × 1,191,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,318x = 1,419,453,022,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,419,453,022,464/603,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,352,744.36
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