Finding the Third Proportional to 603,780 and 1,292,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,780 and 1,292,103 is: 2,765,129.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,780 : 1,292,103 = 1,292,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,780/1,292,103 = 1,292,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,780x = 1,292,103 × 1,292,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,780x = 1,669,530,162,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,530,162,609/603,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,765,129.95
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