Finding the Third Proportional to 603,464 and 1,256,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,464 and 1,256,512 is: 2,616,266.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,464 : 1,256,512 = 1,256,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,464/1,256,512 = 1,256,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,464x = 1,256,512 × 1,256,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,464x = 1,578,822,406,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,822,406,144/603,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,616,266.10
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