Finding the Third Proportional to 603,328 and 1,191,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,328 and 1,191,428 is: 2,352,784.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,328 : 1,191,428 = 1,191,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,328/1,191,428 = 1,191,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,328x = 1,191,428 × 1,191,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,328x = 1,419,500,679,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,419,500,679,184/603,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,352,784.35
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