Finding the Third Proportional to 603,528 and 1,256,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,528 and 1,256,628 is: 2,616,471.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,528 : 1,256,628 = 1,256,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,528/1,256,628 = 1,256,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,528x = 1,256,628 × 1,256,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,528x = 1,579,113,930,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,113,930,384/603,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,616,471.70
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