Finding the Third Proportional to 603,610 and 1,256,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,610 and 1,256,804 is: 2,616,849.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,610 : 1,256,804 = 1,256,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,610/1,256,804 = 1,256,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,610x = 1,256,804 × 1,256,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,610x = 1,579,556,294,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,556,294,416/603,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,616,849.12
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