Finding the Third Proportional to 603,652 and 1,256,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,652 and 1,256,912 is: 2,617,116.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,652 : 1,256,912 = 1,256,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,652/1,256,912 = 1,256,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,652x = 1,256,912 × 1,256,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,652x = 1,579,827,775,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,827,775,744/603,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,116.78
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