Finding the Third Proportional to 603,538 and 1,319,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,538 and 1,319,180 is: 2,883,390.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,538 : 1,319,180 = 1,319,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,538/1,319,180 = 1,319,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,538x = 1,319,180 × 1,319,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,538x = 1,740,235,872,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,235,872,400/603,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,390.73
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