Finding the Third Proportional to 603,350 and 1,256,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,350 and 1,256,304 is: 2,615,894.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,350 : 1,256,304 = 1,256,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,350/1,256,304 = 1,256,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,350x = 1,256,304 × 1,256,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,350x = 1,578,299,740,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,299,740,416/603,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,894.16
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